SOLUTION: solve the equasion by cross multiplying. check each solution. 41) -1/x-3 = x-4/x^2-27 i attempted: -x^2+27 = x^2-7x+12 = -2x^2+27 = -7x+12 = -2x^2 = -7x+39 =

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: solve the equasion by cross multiplying. check each solution.
41) -1/x-3 = x-4/x^2-27
i attempted: -x^2+27 = x^2-7x+12 = -2x^2+27 = -7x+12 = -2x^2 = -7x+39
= 2x^2-7x+39=0 ?????????? This question is from textbook

Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

You were almost there. Just a little misstep with a sign. You were correct up to the point where you said:

But then you added a -27 on the left and +27 on the right, where you should have added -27 to both sides resulting in:

Which factors rather tidily to:

Can you take it from there?

John

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