document.write( "Question 28695: stated as a fraction x/x-1-3/x=1/2 my text states that it is looking for 2 answers 1 for each of the x's I would appreciate any help on the path to get there. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #15628 by wuwei96815(245)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! x/x-1 - 3/x = 1/2 \n" ); document.write( "x^2/x-1 -3 = x/2 \n" ); document.write( "2x^2/x-1 -6 = x \n" ); document.write( "2x^2 -6(x-1) = x(x-1) \n" ); document.write( "2x^2 -6x +6 = x^2 -x \n" ); document.write( "x^2 -5x +6 = 0 \n" ); document.write( "(x-2)(x-3) = 0 \n" ); document.write( "x=2, x=3 \n" ); document.write( " |