SOLUTION: I am supposed to solve this equation. x+3=-2/x (negative 2 over x). I know I am supposed to find the least common denominator. I tried multiplying both sides by x to get rid of the
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Question 452343: I am supposed to solve this equation. x+3=-2/x (negative 2 over x). I know I am supposed to find the least common denominator. I tried multiplying both sides by x to get rid of the denominators, but I don't know if I'm doing it right. Thanks for your help!!! Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! x + 3 =
When you multiply both sides of the equation by x, you get rid of the denominator
x(x+3) = -2
x^2 + 3x + 2 = 0
Factors to
(x+2)(x+1) = 0
Two solutions
x = -2
x = -1
:
Check original problem with x= -2
-2 + 3 =
1 = 1
:
You can check it using x=-1
