What is the solution(s) of the equation 2x−3x/x+3=x/x+3

?(1 point)
Responses

−1
and 32
negative 1 and Start Fraction 3 over 2 End Fraction

32
Start Fraction 3 over 2 End Fraction

1 and −32
1 and negative Start Fraction 3 over 2 End Fraction

−1

1 answer

To solve the equation \( \frac{2x - 3x}{x + 3} = \frac{x}{x + 3} \), we first simplify the left-hand side.

The left side simplifies as follows:

\[ \frac{2x - 3x}{x + 3} = \frac{-x}{x + 3} \]

So the equation now looks like:

\[ \frac{-x}{x + 3} = \frac{x}{x + 3} \]

Next, since both sides have the same denominator, we can multiply both sides by \( x + 3 \) (assuming \( x + 3 \neq 0 \)):

\[ -x = x \]

To solve for \( x \), add \( x \) to both sides:

\[ -x + x = x + x \implies 0 = 2x \]

Thus,

\[ 2x = 0 \implies x = 0 \]

Now, we must also check if substituting \( x = 0 \) results in any restrictions on the equation regarding the denominator:

For \( x = 0 \):

\[ x + 3 = 0 + 3 = 3 \quad (\text{This does not cause division by zero.}) \]

Thus, \( x = 0 \) is a valid solution.

Now let's summarize the solutions found based on the response options given:

  1. \(-1\)
  2. \(\frac{3}{2}\)
  3. \(1\)
  4. \(-\frac{3}{2}\)
  5. \(0\)

The solution we derived is:

\[ \boxed{0} \]

If 0 was not listed in the options, it appears there may be a miscommunication or an oversight in the question's provided options. In terms of your selection, none of the given non-zero responses match the found solution.