SOLUTION: Solve rational equation 3/r+4-1/r=1/r

Question 146882This question is from textbook Glencoe Algebra 1
: Solve rational equation
3/r+4-1/r=1/r 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 r to clear the fractions.

Multiply and simplify.

Combine like terms on the left side.

Subtract from both sides.

Combine like terms on the right side.

Divide both sides by to isolate .

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Answer:

So the answer is

Which approximates to

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