SOLUTION: Hi i am looking for help in solving this rational equation using the 5 steps method for solving equations the problem is 3/(x-2)+2/5=3/(x-2). I need to answer this using the 5 step

Question 718725: Hi i am looking for help in solving this rational equation using the 5 steps method for solving equations the problem is 3/(x-2)+2/5=3/(x-2). I need to answer this using the 5 steps method and am having trouble any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Anne
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

NOTE: SEE BELOW. NO SOLUTION!
What is that 5 step method?

You have an equation consisting of rational expressions. The lowest or simplest common denominator is . Multiply both sides of the equation by and you can eliminate the fractions. That two steps should give you immediately,
, but there is still a problem.

NOTE: The original equation has no solution. There is a common term or expression on both sides, 3/(x-2). Subtract that from both sides and you then have a false statement. Your equation has no solution.
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