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

tu / despertarse / como / Miguel / temprano / tan
how many numbers are equal to the sum of two odd, one digit numbers
Which of the following is the most appropriate unit to describe the rate at which people are entering a theme park? a. Hours per person, because the dependent
Your company spends 15% of their budget on rent each year. Their operating budget was $45,000.
An someone help me i know this not math Which is part of the theory of evolution by natural selection? a. Evolution can only cause small changes to a species.
Why was the Inca Empire defeated? Choose all answers that are correct. a. The Inca learned from the Aztecs’ mistakes and killed every Spaniard they encountered
Margarita / menos / ser / Julieta y Mateo / que / alto
Solve the volume formula V= lwh for l. a. l=Vwh b. l=V/wh c. l=V/h+w d. l=wh/V
In a(n) ________, _______ primary, only declared members of the party can vote on that party's candidate. A) closed/nonpartisan B) open/runoff C) closed/direct
is 3000 an even number