SOLUTION: Can you help me solve this problem? (x^2-23)/(x-3) + 7=0 Would I need to put an x under the seven? Please help!!!

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Question 988361: Can you help me solve this problem?
(x^2-23)/(x-3) + 7=0
Would I need to put an x under the seven? Please help!!!

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Can you help me solve this problem?
(x^2-23)/(x-3) + 7=0
Multiply by x-3
(x^2-23) + 7(x-3) = 0
x%5E2+-+23+%2B+7x+-+21+=+0
x%5E2+%2B+7x+-+44+=+0
%28x%2B11%29%2A%28x-4%29+=+0
x = -11
x = 4