SOLUTION: I need help solving/factoring this equation by means of cross multiplying: (-1)/(x-3) = (x-4)/(x^2 - 27) I was able to cross multiply and get: -2x^2 +7x +15 = 0 but am stuck

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Question 383403: I need help solving/factoring this equation by means of cross multiplying:
(-1)/(x-3) = (x-4)/(x^2 - 27)
I was able to cross multiply and get:
-2x^2 +7x +15 = 0 but am stuck and can't factor to solve for x.

Answer by Fombitz(32388)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!



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