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How do you solve # n/n-4/9 - n/n+4/9 = 1/n#?

Answer 1

Kennedy Adams

No solution

#0=1/n#

Multiply by n both side

#0=1#

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Answer 2

Eva Abramson

To solve the equation n/(n-4/9) - n/(n+4/9) = 1/n, we can follow these steps:

Find a common denominator for the fractions involved. In this case, the common denominator is n(n-4/9)(n+4/9).
Multiply each term by the common denominator to eliminate the fractions.
Simplify the equation by distributing and combining like terms.
Solve for n by isolating it on one side of the equation.
Check the solution by substituting it back into the original equation.

Please note that the specific steps and calculations may vary depending on the given equation.

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Answer from HIX Tutor

When evaluating a one-sided limit, you need to be careful when a quantity is approaching zero since its sign is different depending on which way it is approaching zero from. Let us look at some examples.