Intermediate Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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Chapter 6 - Section 6.6 - Rational Equations - Exercise Set - Page 462: 8

Answer

Solution set = $\{15\}$.

Work Step by Step

First, we exclude those values of x that yield a zero in any of the denominators. $x\not\in\{-3,3\}\qquad (*)$ Multiply the equation with the LCD=$(x-3)(x+3)$ $ 6(x-3)=4(x+3)\qquad$ ... simplify (distribute) $ 6x-18=4x+12\qquad$ ... add $18-4x$ $6x-4x=12+18$ $2x=30$ $ x=15\qquad$ ...Checking (*), this is a valid solution Solution set = $\{15\}$.
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