SOLUTION: I need help with solving this rational equation please. The directions say to solve by multiplying both sides by the least common denominator.
4/2x+6 - 3/x+3 = x/2
Any help
Algebra.Com
Question 77150: I need help with solving this rational equation please. The directions say to solve by multiplying both sides by the least common denominator.
4/2x+6 - 3/x+3 = x/2
Any help would be greatly appricated.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4/2x+6 - 3/x+3 = x/2
Rewrite as:
2/(x+3) - 3/(x+3) = x/2
Multiply thru by 2(x+3) to get:
4 -6 = x^2+3x
x^2+3x+2=0
(x+2)(x+1)=0
x=-2 or x=-1
================
cheers,
Stan H.
RELATED QUESTIONS
Please help me solve this:
The Lesson is: Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions
(answered by ankor@dixie-net.com)
The directions for this say to solve the equation by "suitable methods"....I am confused. (answered by longjonsilver)
When solving a rational equation, why it is OK to remove the denominator by multiplying... (answered by longjonsilver)
When solving a rational equation, why it is OK to remove the denominator by multiplying... (answered by funmath)
When solving a rational equation, why it is OK to remove the denominator by multiplying... (answered by mathick)
When solving a rational equation, why is it okay to remove the denominator by multiplying (answered by vertciel)
When solving a rational equation, why it is OK to remove the denominator by multiplying... (answered by rapaljer)
When solving a rational equation, why it is OK to remove the denominator by multiplying... (answered by robertb)