SOLUTION: 4/x-1=3

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Question 14010: 4/x-1=3
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First you need to find the least common denominator, which is x-1. Multiply both sides of the equation by x-1. This will cancel out the x-1 on one side, leaving only 4. Then solve.
4/x-1=3
[4/x-1](x-1)=3(x-1)
The two x-1's cancel out
4=3x-3
7=3x
(7/3)=x

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