SOLUTION: I need your help, please, on a linear equation involving fractions. My problem is 3 over 4 = 1 - 3x-2/x+1. I know I need to find a common denominator, which I think is 4(x+1). Am I

Question 205761: I need your help, please, on a linear equation involving fractions. My problem is 3 over 4 = 1 - 3x-2/x+1. I know I need to find a common denominator, which I think is 4(x+1). Am I right so far? I've done this problem 5 times and came up with 5 different answers. Help....
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve for x:
First, simplify the right side. LCD is (x+1).
Now apply the LCD of 4(x+1) to both sides.
Multiply both sides by 4(x+1) to clear the denominators.
Simplify.

Add 8x to both sides.
Subtract 3 from both sides.
Finally, divide both sides by 11.

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