Question

8/x + 15/x^2 =-1

Answer 1

Multiply both sides by the LCD.

Answer 2

lcd is x^2?

Answer 3

8/x + 15/x^2 =-1 multiply both sides by x^2, place on one side of eq
x^2+8x+15 use quadratic equation
x=8/2 (1+-sqrt(1-15 (2/8)^2)
x=4 (1+-1/4 sqrt(1)
x=5,-3

Answer 4

so i didnt have to do it the canceling out way?

Answer 5

Yes, LCD is x^2.
By multiplying both sides by the LCD, and simplyfing the fractions, you get rid of the fractions.

Answer 6

got it thanks :)