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How do you solve # 3/(x-3) + 4/x +1/3 = x/(x-3)# and find any extraneous solutions?

Answer 1

Savannah Anderson

#x=6#

#3/(x-3)+4/x+1/3=x/(x-3)#

#4/x+1/3=(x-3)/(x-3)#

I assumed #x!=3#, because #x=3# is extraneous solution. Hence,

#4/x+1/3=1#

#4/x=2/3#

#x=3*4/2=6#

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Answer 2

Isaiah Anthony

To solve the equation 3/(x-3) + 4/x + 1/3 = x/(x-3) and find any extraneous solutions, follow these steps:

Find a common denominator for all the fractions in the equation, which is (x-3)(3x).
Multiply each term by the common denominator to eliminate the fractions.
Simplify the equation by distributing and combining like terms.
Rearrange the equation to have all terms on one side and set it equal to zero.
Factor the resulting quadratic equation, if possible.
Solve for x by setting each factor equal to zero.
Check each solution in the original equation to identify any extraneous solutions.

Note: Due to the complexity of the equation, the steps involved in solving it are quite lengthy. It would be more appropriate to provide a written solution rather than a concise answer.

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Answer from HIX Tutor

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