Intermediate Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-894-7
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Chapter 6 - Section 6.6 - Rational Equations - Exercise Set - Page 463: 27

Answer

Solution set = $\{2\}$.

Work Step by Step

The RHS denominator $x^{2}+7x+12$ is factored by searching for two factors of $c=12$ whose sum is $b=7$ ... we find +4 and +3 $x^{2}+7x+12=(x+3)(x+4)$ First, we exclude those values of x that yield a zero in any of the denominators. $x\not\in\{-4,-3 \}\qquad (*)$ Multiply the equation with the LCD=$(x+3)(x+4)$ $ 5(x+3)+3(x+4)=12x+19\qquad$ ... simplify (distribute) $5x+15+3x+12=12x+19$ $ 8x+27=12x+19\qquad$ ... add $-8x-19$ to both sides $8=4x$ $ x=2 \qquad$ ...Checking (*), this is a valid solution Solution set = $\{2\}$.
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