document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=718725>Question 718725</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Hi i am looking for help in solving this rational equation using the 5 steps method for solving equations the problem is 3/(x-2)+2/5=3/(x-2). I need to answer this using the 5 steps method and am having trouble any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Anne </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "NOTE: SEE BELOW.  NO SOLUTION!\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "What is that 5 step method?\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "You have an equation consisting of rational expressions.  The lowest or simplest common denominator is <IMG STYLE=\"max-width:80%;\" SRC=/cgi-bin/plot-formula.mpl?expression=5%28x-2%29 ALIGN=MIDDLE  ALT=\"5%28x-2%29\"   DISABLED_style= \"max-width:90%; height:auto;\" >.  Multiply both sides of the equation by <IMG STYLE=\"max-width:80%;\" SRC=/cgi-bin/plot-formula.mpl?expression=5%28x-2%29 ALIGN=MIDDLE  ALT=\"5%28x-2%29\"   DISABLED_style= \"max-width:90%; height:auto;\" > and you can eliminate the fractions.  That two steps should give you immediately,\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "<IMG STYLE=\"max-width:80%;\" SRC=/cgi-bin/plot-formula.mpl?expression=3%2A5%2B2%28x-2%29=3%2A5 ALIGN=MIDDLE  ALT=\"3%2A5%2B2%28x-2%29=3%2A5\"   DISABLED_style= \"max-width:90%; height:auto;\" >, but there is still a problem.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "NOTE: The original equation has no solution.  There is a common term or expression on both sides, 3/(x-2).  Subtract that from both sides and you then have a false statement.  Your equation has no solution. </SPAN>\n" );
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