SOLUTION: 3 / [ 2x - 3] = 5x+7 / [x + 1] Solve using quadratic formula The answer should be -1.4 and 1.8? This is a fraction question. I'm not sure if I used parentheses correct

Question 1008692: 3 / [ 2x - 3] = 5x+7 / [x + 1] Solve using quadratic formula The answer should be -1.4 and 1.8?
This is a fraction question. I'm not sure if I used parentheses correct
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3 / [ 2x - 3] = 5x+7 / [x + 1] Solve using quadratic formula The answer should be -1.4 and 1.8?
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Cross-multiply to get:
3(x+1) = (2x-3)(5x+7)
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3x+3 = 10x^2 -x - 21
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10x^2 - 4x - 24 = 0
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Simplify::
5x^2 - 2x - 12 = 0
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Quad Formula::
x = [2 +- sqrt(4-4*5*-12)]/10
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x = [2 +- sqrt(244)]/10
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x = [2 +- 2sqrt(61)]/10
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Answers are not what you posted.
Cheers,
Stan H.
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