Question

3/x-4+2/x+4=14/(x+4)(x-4)

Answer 1

well first thing is first.. your gonna wanna multiply both sides by (x+4)(x-4)

Answer 2

why you ask? well think about what happens when you do that. what disappears?

Answer 3

(x+4)(x-4) disappear

Answer 4

right, the (x+4)(x-4) disappears on the Denominator. now lets first look at the left hnd side of the equation. Multiply both 3/(x-4) and 2/(x+4)by that

Answer 5

whats that give you?

Answer 6

i have to find the value of x

Answer 7

I am aware of this. we are getting there

Answer 8

9

Answer 9

let me check the answer real quick i actually didnt work it out..

Answer 10

ok

Answer 11

eh not what im getting

Answer 12

what is 3/(x-4) * (x-4)*(x+4)

Answer 13

o

Answer 14

and what is 2/(x+4)*(x+4)(x-4)

Answer 15

eh no not 0...

Answer 16

i dont know it

Answer 17

if you have something like x/x that gives you the numerical value of 1. why? because think about it - its saying hey look i have x items to choose from and i have to divide it out in x number of ways.

Answer 18

im not gonna just give you an answer. I dont believe in just giving out answers and letting people skim by their courses... its bullpellet

Answer 19

gonna make sure you understand it first

Answer 20

no i want you to explain it to me

Answer 21

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Answer 22

its an online whiteboard
hopefully your internet connection is good enough to handle it

Answer 23

it dont work

Answer 24

ok im on it now