Algebra and Trigonometry 10th Edition

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 9781337271172
ISBN 13: 978-1-33727-117-2

Chapter 1 - 1.6 - Other Types of Equations - 1.6 Exercises - Page 128: 26

Answer

-3/5, 2

Work Step by Step

Let a=x/(x+1) $6a^2-5a+6=0$ (2a+3)(3a-2)=0 a=-3/2 or 2/3 if a=-3/2 x/(x+1)=-3/2 gives 2x=-3x-3 5x=-3 x=-3/5 if a=2/3 x/(x+1)=2/3 3x=2x+2 x=2
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