SOLUTION: x/3 = 4/x+1 the directions say to solve the equation

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Question 170934: x/3 = 4/x+1

the directions say to solve the equation

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x/3 = 4/(x+1)
x(x+1) = 12
x^2 + x - 12 = 0
(x+4)(x-3) = 0
x = -4 or x = 3
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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