SOLUTION: In need of help with rational prob? 4 over x+2 = 3 over x+1

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Question 211014: In need of help with rational prob?
4 over x+2 = 3 over x+1
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve:
4%2F%28x%2B2%29+=+3%2F%28x%2B1%29 Cross-multiply.
4%28x%2B1%29+=+3%28x%2B2%29 Simplify.
4x%2B4+=+3x%2B6 Subtract 3x from both sides.
x%2B4+=+6 Subtract 4 from both sides.
highlight%28x+=+2%29