SOLUTION: When asked to solve the rational equation 11/2x^2+x-15 = 5/2x-5 - x/x+3 a student multiplied both sides of the equation by the expression (2x2+x-15)(2x-5)(x+3). Was this the be

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Question 868800: When asked to solve the rational equation
11/2x^2+x-15 = 5/2x-5 - x/x+3
a student multiplied both sides of the equation by the expression
(2x2+x-15)(2x-5)(x+3).
Was this the best thing for the student to do? If not, what should the student have done?

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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multiplied both sides by (2x-5)(x+3).