Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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Chapter 6 - Section 6.5 - Solving Equations Containing Rational Expressions - Exercise Set - Page 378: 27

Answer

x=6

Work Step by Step

Original Equation $\frac{x^{2}+5}{x}$-1 = $\frac{5(x+1)}{x}$ Multiply equation by x $x^{2}$+5-x = 5x+5 Simplify $x^{2}$-6x=0 Factor out x x(x-6) x=0, x=6 Because x=0 would make the denominator equal 0, the solution is x=6
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