SOLUTION: how do i put this equation is simplist radical form? 1/x + 1/x+3 = 2

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Question 29979: how do i put this equation is simplist radical form?
1/x + 1/x+3 = 2

Answer by Cintchr(475) About Me  (Show Source):
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+1%2Fx+%2B+1%2Fx+%2B+3+=+2+ subtract 3 from both sides
+1%2Fx+%2B+1%2Fx+=+-1+ add like terms
+2%2Fx+=+-1%2F1+ cross multiply
+2%281%29+=+-1%28x%29+
+2+=+-1x+ divide by -1
+-2+=+x+