Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321726391
ISBN 13: 978-0-32172-639-1

Chapter 7 - Section 7.5 - Solving Equations Containing Rational Expressions - Exercise Set - Page 524: 53

Answer

x=$\frac{3y}{3+y}$

Work Step by Step

$\frac{1}{y}$+$\frac{1}{3}$=$\frac{1}{x}$ LCD IS 3xy 3xy$\frac{1}{y}$+3xy$\frac{1}{3}$=3xy$\frac{1}{x}$ 3x+xy=3y x(3+y)=3y x=$\frac{3y}{3+y}$
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