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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is the solution to the rational equation

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

+

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=

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

x = 5/2 <--- my answer

OpenStudy (anonymous):

We can write this as\[\frac{5}{(x-2)(x-1)} + \frac{1}{x-2} = \frac{1}{3(x-1)}\] Then we can multiplying up by (x-2)(x-1) to obtain \[5 + (x-1) = \frac{x-2}{3}\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok:)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so 5.2 is wrong

OpenStudy (anonymous):

5/2*

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I'm afraid so!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

nice new picture btw

OpenStudy (anonymous):

you good to finish this?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank you! yes; I've got it:)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

nice bicycle image @satellite73

OpenStudy (anonymous):

now you look less chaotic and insane

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks

OpenStudy (anonymous):

hahahahaahahahaah exactly. that was my goal

OpenStudy (anonymous):

keep the name though, it is good

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i plan to:)

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