SOLUTION: u ---------- =4 u+1 u - ------ 2 u/u-u+1/2=4 I am not sure if I wrote the equation correct so that is why I wrote it twice. Thanks for your help.

Question 178402: u
---------- =4
u+1
u - ------
2
u/u-u+1/2=4
I am not sure if I wrote the equation correct so that is why I wrote it twice.
Thanks for your help.
April
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation.

Multiply EVERY term (except the terms in the parenthesis) on the left side by the inner LCD 2 to clear out the inner fraction

Distribute

Combine like terms.

Multiply both sides by

Distribute.

Subtract from both sides.

Combine like terms on the left side.

Divide both sides by to isolate .

Reduce.

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Answer:

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