SOLUTION: Solve rational equation: x+3=-2/x

Question 146880This question is from textbook Glencoe Algebra 1
: Solve rational equation:
x+3=-2/x This question is from textbook Glencoe Algebra 1

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation

Multiply every term by the LCD x to clear the fractions

Simplify

Get all terms to the left side.

Factor the left side (note: if you need help with factoring, check out this solver)

Now set each factor equal to zero:
or

or Now solve for x in each case

So our answers are

or

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