College Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter 1 - Equations and Inequalities - Exercise Set 1.2 - Page 119: 79

Answer

x=no solution inconsistent equation

Work Step by Step

$\frac{4x}{x+3}$-$\frac{12}{x-3}$=$\frac{4x^2+36}{x^2-9}$ (x cannot equal 3 or -3) 4x$^2$-12x-12x-36=4x$^2$+36 -24x=72 x$\ne$-3 There is no solution so this is an inconsistent equation
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