SOLUTION: Solve the rational equation 1/x=2/x-3

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Question 416395: Solve the rational equation
1/x=2/x-3
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solving for x

1%2Fx+=+2%2F%28x-3%29   |Multiplying thru  with x(x-3)

    (x-3)= 2x    |combining Like terms        

      -3 = x               



CHECKING our Answer***

  -1/3 = 2/-6 = -1/3