Answer
x=7
Work Step by Step
Original Equation
$\frac{x-1}{x+2}$ = $\frac{2}{3}$
Multiply equation by the LCD, 3(x+2)
3(x-1) = 2(x+2)
Simplify
x=7
Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)
by Martin-Gay, Elayn
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321785045
ISBN 13:
978-0-32178-504-6
Chapter 6 - Section 6.5 - Solving Equations Containing Rational Expressions - Exercise Set - Page 378: 35
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