SOLUTION: Solve:
4/x+1=3/x-2
I know when you divide you multiply by each others denominators. Then flip and multiply, then cancel out. But How does it work with an equal sign?
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Question 81829: Solve:
4/x+1=3/x-2
I know when you divide you multiply by each others denominators. Then flip and multiply, then cancel out. But How does it work with an equal sign?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve:
4/(x+1) = 3/(x-2)
Cross-multiply to get:
4(x-2) = 3(x+1)
4x-8 = 3x+3
x=11
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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