SOLUTION: I can't seem to figure out the common denominator in this problem. Can you please help me? 3/x+3 = 5/2x+6 + 1/x-2

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Question 120764This question is from textbook College Algebra Essentials Second Edition
: I can't seem to figure out the common denominator in this problem. Can you please help me?
3/x+3 = 5/2x+6 + 1/x-2 This question is from textbook College Algebra Essentials Second Edition

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3/x+3 = 5/2x+6 + 1/x-2
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Denominators are:
(x+3)
2(x+3)
(x-2)
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The lcd must constain each factor to it highest power.
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lcd = 2(x+3)(x-2)
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Cheers,
Stan H.