Question

Solve the rational equation by using the LCD.
(x)/(x^2-16)+(4)/(x-4)=(1)/(x+4)

Answer 1

hint factor out the (x^2-16)

Answer 2

x=-5?

Answer 3

where did u get the x=-5

Answer 4

(5x+16)/((x-4)(x+4))=(1)/(x+4)

Answer 5

did u cross multiply?

Answer 6

yes, then I got (16)/((x-4)(x+4))=(1)/(x+4) = x-20/x-4 = -5

Answer 7

this what i got