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OpenStudy (anonymous):

6/(x^2-9)-1/(x-3)=1

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I want an easier explanation annnnd x actually equals -4

OpenStudy (anonymous):

My teacher gave me that answer from his key

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok ill give you step by step how to do it.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

1. Start with the given equation.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

2. Factor the first denominator

OpenStudy (anonymous):

(X-3)(x+3)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

\[\frac{ 6 }{ \left\{ x +3 \right\}\times \left\{ x -3 \right\} }-\frac{ 1 }{ x-3 }=1\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Multiply EVERY term by the LCD

OpenStudy (anonymous):

can you give me how you multiply every term by the LCD so I can see

OpenStudy (anonymous):

6x+18+6x-12-x+3=??

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