reneestoddart20
reneestoddart20 reneestoddart20
  • 01-08-2018
  • Mathematics
contestada

Martel incorrectly solved a rational equation. His work is shown. What error did he make?

Martel incorrectly solved a rational equation His work is shown What error did he make class=

Respuesta :

aachen
aachen aachen
  • 01-08-2018

[tex] \frac{-1}{x} +\frac{x}{3} =\frac{1}{6} \\\\(6x)(\frac{-1}{x} +\frac{x}{3}) =(\frac{1}{6} ) (6x)\\\\\frac{-6x}{x} +\frac{6x^{2}}{3} =\frac{6x}{6} \\\\-6+2x^{2} =x\\\\
2x^{2} -x-6=0 \\\\2x^{2} -4x +3x-6=0\\\\2x(x-2)+3(x-2)=0\\\\(2x+3)(x-2)=0\\\\
x=\frac{-3}{2} \; and\;x=2 [/tex]

He factored the quadratic equation incorrectly.

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

Use The distributive property to write an expression equivalent to 5 x (3 +4)
Factor the expression using GCF 20p-60=___
what are two 2-digit numbers that have a sum of 83?
How is a common denominator in a common multiple alike
Elle is pushing a box of mass 7.0 kilograms with the force of 25 newtons. If the force of friction is 2.6 newtons, what is the value of acceleration of the
How long does it take each horse to run a mile?
A number between 1 and 20 that has five factors
Examine the usage of the words bequeath and posterity in this excerpt from thomas paines's common sense. the complete sentences that follow.
Which word group best completes the sentence without introducing an inappropriate shift in tense? After the storm blew the pecans to the ground, A. we have
A thesaurus is a dictionary of _____. adjectives foreign terms used in English synonyms