SOLUTION: Solve for x : 1+ 3x/(x+5)(x-2) = 2/(x-5) + 3/(x-2)

Question 119141: Solve for x : 1+ 3x/(x+5)(x-2) = 2/(x-5) + 3/(x-2)
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given equation

Multiply both sides by the LCD . Doing this will eliminate every fraction.

Distribute and multiply. Notice every denominator has been canceled out.

Foil

Distribute

Expand

Combine like terms

Get all of the terms to the left side

Get all of the terms to the left side

Now use your calculator to find the roots of the cubic. So the roots are

, , or
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