SOLUTION: Solve the equation 11 1 --=4- - x x Note- the problem is 11 divided by x =4 minus 1 divided by x Thanks, Pat

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Question 151644: Solve the equation
11 1
--=4- -
x x
Note- the problem is 11 divided by x =4 minus 1 divided by x
Thanks,
Pat
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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11%2Fx=4-1%2Fx Start with the given equation.


cross%28x%29%2811%2Fcross%28x%29%29=x%284%29-cross%28x%29%281%2Fcross%28x%29%29%29 Multiply every term on both sides by the LCD x. Doing this will eliminate all of the fractions.


11=4x-1 Simplify


12=4x Add 1 to both sides.


3=x Divide both sides by 4.


So the solution is x=3