SOLUTION: How do I solve this rational equation:(x+1)/x + (x+4)/x =6

Question 93546: How do I solve this rational equation:(x+1)/x + (x+4)/x =6
Answer by ptaylor(2198) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
How do I solve this rational equation:
First, multiply each term by x. This will get rid of the fractions
simplifying, we get:
get rid of parens
or
subtract 2x from both sides
further simplifying
divide both sides by 4
-------------------ans
Hope this helps---ptaylor

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