SOLUTION: I am trying to solve the equation 20/(x+1)-30/(x+6)=4 I have worked this down to 2(2x^2+19x-33) I do not know how to factor this though. I have several problems like this to do

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Question 561548: I am trying to solve the equation 20/(x+1)-30/(x+6)=4 I have worked this down to 2(2x^2+19x-33) I do not know how to factor this though.
I have several problems like this to do and am having trouble with them.

Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
solve the equation - = 4
:
This right: 2(2x^2+19x-33) = 0; will factor to
(2x-3)(x+11) = 0
x = 1.5
x = -11
:
If you cannot factor it, you can use the quadratic formula to arrive at the same thing


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