SOLUTION: 3/x-2 + 5/x+1 = 1/x^2-x-2 I think this is considered fractional equations and inequalities?

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Question 136508: 3/x-2 + 5/x+1 = 1/x^2-x-2
I think this is considered fractional equations and inequalities?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3/x-2 + 5/x+1 = 1/x^2-x-2
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The least common multiple of the denominators is x^2-x-2
Multiply thru by the lcm to get:
3(x+1) + 5(x-2) = 1
8x-7 = 1
8x = 8
x = 1
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Cheers,
Stan H.