Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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Chapter 6 - Section 6.5 - Solving Equations Containing Rational Expressions - Exercise Set - Page 378: 22

Answer

x=1

Work Step by Step

Original Equation $\frac{12}{3x^{2}+12x}$ = 1 - $\frac{1}{x+4}$ Multiply equation by the LCD, 3x(x+4) to get rid of denominators 12 = 3x(x+4)-3x Simplify $3x^{2}$+9x-12 = 0 Factor (3x-3)(x+4)=0 x=1, x=-4 However, x=-4 would make the denominator equal to 0 so the solution is x=1.
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