SOLUTION: I need to solve for t given the rational equation, 1/t+5/(t+1)=10

Question 460868: I need to solve for t given the rational equation, 1/t+5/(t+1)=10
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
solve for t given the rational equation, 1/t+5/(t+1)=10
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Multiply thru by t(t+1) to get:
t+1 + 5t = 10t(t+1)
6t + 1 = 10t^2+10t
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10t^2+4t-1 = 0
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t = [-4 +- sqrt(100-4*10*-1)]/20
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t = [-4 +- sqrt(140)]/20
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t = -0.3916 or x = -0.7916
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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