SOLUTION: How do u solve rational equation 3 over m squared = m-4 over 3m squared + 2 over 3m squared

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Question 603661: How do u solve rational equation
3 over m squared = m-4 over 3m squared + 2 over 3m squared
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, mananth:
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3 over m squared = m-4 over 3m squared + 2 over 3m squared
(3/m^2) = (m-4)/(3m^2) + 2/(3m)
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Multiply thru by 3m^2 to get:
9 = m-4 + 2m
3m = 13
m = 13/9
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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9m%5E2=m%5E3-2m%5E2
11m^2=m^3
m=11