Question

What is the least common denominator in 6/x = 4/x-8 + 1

a) x-8
b) x^2-8
c) 8x
d) x(x-8)

Answer 1

d x(x - 8).

Explanation:

That would be x * (x - 8)

Answer 2

d) x(x-8)

Explanation:

Both of the denominators in the problem have to be in the common denominator. It needs the x because of the 6/x and it also needs to have x-8 because of the right side of the equation.