SOLUTION: Grade 12: Solving Rational Equations and Inequations Solve algebraically. Check each solution... x-3/x-4 = x+2/x+6

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Question 1097826: Grade 12: Solving Rational Equations and Inequations
Solve algebraically. Check each solution...
x-3/x-4 = x+2/x+6
Answer by ikleyn(52803)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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I assume it is    = .

Then 

Cross multiply to get

(x-3)*(x+6) = (x+2)*(x-4)  ====>

x^2 + 3x - 18 = x^2 -2x - 8  ====>

5x = 10  ====>  x =  = 2.

Answer. The only solution is x = 2.



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