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: 29

Answer

Solution set = $\emptyset$. (no solution)

Work Step by Step

The RHS denominator $x^{2}-9$ is a difference of squares. $x^{2}-9=(x-3)(x+3)$ 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=$(x-3)(x+3)$ $ 4x(x-3)-12(x+3)=4x^{2}+36\qquad$ ... simplify (distribute) $4x^{2}-12x-12x-36=4x^{2}+36$ $ 4x^{2}-24x-36=4x^{2}+36\qquad$ ... add $36-4x^{2}$ to both sides $-24x=36+36$ $x=-\displaystyle \frac{72}{24} $ $ x=-3\qquad$ ...Checking (*), this is not a valid solution Solution set = $\emptyset$. (no solution)
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