Question

I really really need help with this question, so I am reposting it.
Solve the equation
(3x-1)/(x+7) -(1)/(3x+2) = (5-x)/(3x^2+23x+14)

Answer 1

You had a lot of great answers on your first post. Check back on them.

Answer 2

well I typically know how to do these problems...however I keep getting a different answer. I was hoping for opinions.

Answer 3

When I first saw the problem, I thought that I should clear fractions with a common LCD The common LCD is (3x+2)(x+7) so multiply everything by that. then I got (3x-1)(3x+2)-(x+7)=(5-x) when I foil and combine like terms, setting the entire thing equal to 0, I got: (3x+5)(3x-2)=0 so x= 2/3 and -5/3 That is what I have...not sure if it is correct tho..

Answer 4

this looks good
--> (3x-1)(3x+2)-(x+7)=(5-x)
something wrong happened here though
(3x+5)(3x-2)=0

(3x-1)(3x+2) = 9x^2 +3x -2
(5-x) +(x+7) = 12
--> 9x^2 +3x -14 = 0

Answer 5

how do I factor something like that? :O

Answer 6

in this case it doesn't factor, you have to use quadratic formula

Answer 7

ah...okay :) I remember how to use that
THANKS SO MUCH!!!!!
you are my new fan <3 <3 <3

Answer 8

:)