SOLUTION: How do I simplify this expression and solve. what is the LCD? 3/x+6/(x+3)=8/(x+1)

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Question 876679: How do I simplify this expression and solve. what is the LCD? 3/x+6/(x+3)=8/(x+1)
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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HOW to simplify is to first multiply left and right members by the LCD which is x(x+3)(x+1). After that, solving will use collecting like terms, and dealing with the resulting quadratic equation - either by factoring or by general solution. At finish, check for any solution which cannot work. x%3C%3E0, x%3C%3E-3, x%3C%3E-1.