SOLUTION: I have done this equation over and over and can't seem to come up with the right answer. Can you please help me? 1/x + 2/x + 3 = 1/4

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: I have done this equation over and over and can't seem to come up with the right answer. Can you please help me?
1/x + 2/x + 3 = 1/4
This question is from textbook Itroductory Algebra for college students

Answer by checkley71(8403)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1/X+2/X+3=1/4
3/X=1/4-3
3/X=-2 3/4
3/X=-11/4 CROSS MULTIPLY
-11X=12
X=12/-11
X=-12/11 ANSWER.
PROOF
1/(-12/11)+2(-12/11)+3=1/4
1(-11/12)+2(-11/12=1/4-3
-11/12-22/12=-11/4
-33/12=-11/4
-11/4=-11/4

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