Question

Solve this equation algebraically. [Image] THANK YOU!!!

Answer 1

I know the first step is to make the denominators the same
but I'm a bit confused about how to apply the changes to the numerator

Answer 2

*numerators

Answer 3

First find the LCD then multiply each term by the LCD

Answer 4

so yes, but here's my roadblock...

Answer 5

what is your LCD

Answer 6

the first term already has the 2x in the deno. how do I apply the +1 change to the numerator?

the LCD is "2x+1"

Answer 7

is there simply no change?

Answer 8

no it would be 2x(x+1)

Answer 9

My suspicion is that it will throw the ratios

Answer 10

oh

Answer 11

Did you find that by simply multiplying all the denominators?

Answer 12

yes no factors

Answer 13

okay! that makes things much easier

Answer 14

standby please...

Answer 15

almost there