Answer
The equation has one solution, -2.
Work Step by Step
$7+\frac{3}{x}=\frac{7}{x}+9$
$\frac{7}{x}-\frac{3}{x}=7-9$
$\frac{4}{x}=-2$
$-2x=4$
$x=-2$
Check: $7+\frac{-3}{2}=11/2; \frac{-7}{2}+9=11/2$
The equation has one solution, -2.
Algebra 1: Common Core (15th Edition)
by Charles, Randall I.
Published by
Prentice Hall
ISBN 10:
0133281140
ISBN 13:
978-0-13328-114-9
Chapter 11 - Rational Expressions and Functions - 11-5 Solving Rational Equations - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 695: 13
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