Asked by Lisa
What would be an extraneous solution to the equation 4/(x+7) +3 = -2/13
Answers
Reiny
4/(x+7) +3 = -2/13
4/(x+7) = -2/13 - 3
4/(x+7) = -41/13
52 = -41x - 287
41x = -339
x = -339/41 <----- noting extraneous about that
4/(x+7) = -2/13 - 3
4/(x+7) = -41/13
52 = -41x - 287
41x = -339
x = -339/41 <----- noting extraneous about that