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solve the rational equation 5n / n-4 + 3 = 3n+8 / n-4

 

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 Jun 7, 2021
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5nn4+3=3n+8n4

2n12n4=3n+8n4

(2n12)(n4)=(3n+8)(n4)

notice that I don't divide both sides by n-4. (because n-4 can equal 0)

2n220n+48=3n24n32

n2+16n80=0

(n+20)(n4)=0

n=20,n=4

 

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 Jun 7, 2021
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N=25(561)/4

 

N=(25+(561))/4

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 Jun 7, 2021

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