SOLUTION: x/3 = 4/x+1 the directions say to solve the equation

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Question 170934: x/3 = 4/x+1

the directions say to solve the equation
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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x/3 = 4/(x+1)
x(x+1) = 12
x^2 + x - 12 = 0
(x+4)(x-3) = 0
x = -4 or x = 3
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Stan H.