SOLUTION: Solve equation. b/4+1/b=-5/3

Question 146881This question is from textbook Glencoe Algebra 1
: Solve equation.
b/4+1/b=-5/3 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 12b to clear the fractions.

Multiply and simplify

Add 20b to both sides

Rearrange the terms.

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 b in each case

So our answers are

or

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