SOLUTION: How can you solve for X in the following equation?
3/(X+1)+(X-2)/3=13/(3(x+1))
I tried cross-multiplying and simplifying, but I cannot get any reasonable answers.
Thank yo
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3/(X+1)+(X-2)/3=13/(3(x+1))
I tried cross-multiplying and simplifying, but I cannot get any reasonable answers.
Thank yo
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Question 586487: How can you solve for X in the following equation?
3/(X+1)+(X-2)/3=13/(3(x+1))
I tried cross-multiplying and simplifying, but I cannot get any reasonable answers.
Thank you for helping me with this issue. Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source):
You have three denominators, two of which are factors of the third and those two have no common factors. Hence, the composite denominator (the one in the RHS of the equation) is your Lowest Common Denominator. Apply the LCD:
Multiply both sides by the now common denominator:
Collect terms:
Solve the factorable quadratic. Check BOTH roots.
John
My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
