SOLUTION: Solve the rational equation: 1/x-1/(x+1)=1/56 Thank you in advance for any help.

SOLUTION: Solve the rational equation: 1/x-1/(x+1)=1/56 Thank you in advance for any help.

Algebra.Com

Question 327450: Solve the rational equation:
1/x-1/(x+1)=1/56
Thank you in advance for any help.
Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
multiply by [56x(x+1)] (the LCD) ___ 56x + 56 - 56x = x^2 + x

x^2 + x - 56 = 0

factor the quadratic to find x
RELATED QUESTIONS
Please help me solve x for log(3x-1)=1 Thank you in... (answered by jim_thompson5910)

How would you solve this rational equation: (x+5/x^2+x) = (1/x^2+x) - (x-6/x+1) Thank... (answered by josgarithmetic,ikleyn)

Hello, I need help for this question, 56. Rewrite each equation in standard form.... (answered by Boreal)

1 1/5 + 8 3/14 x = 1 1/30 Thanks in advance for any... (answered by tommyt3rd)

Solve the following simultaneous equation: 2a + 9 = b; 7a = 1 - 3b Please show any... (answered by checkley71)

Will you please help me solve this problem? The square root of 6x+1 =x-1. Thank you in... (answered by solver91311)

Solve for x in the inequality: -1 is less than (x+2)/(x-3) Any tips, tricks, advice (answered by MathTherapy)

Which of the ordered pairs (�1, 1), (3, 0), (�5, �2), (�17, 5) are solutions for the... (answered by mommyengelman)

Thank you in advance for help with this equation.... (answered by jim_thompson5910)