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Rational equation of 3/x+1=2/x-3

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Answer:

x = 11

Explanation:

3/x+1=2/x-3

Solve by using cross products

2 (x+1) = 3 (x-3)

Distribute

2x+2 = 3x-9

Subtract 2x

2x+2-2x = 3x-2x-9

2 = x-9

Add 9 to each side

2+9 =x-9+9

11 =c

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