Question

How do you solve rational equations `[6 / (x-1)] = [4 / (x+1)]`?

Answer 1

`x=-5`

Explanation:

`cancel(6)/(x-1)=cancel(4)/(x+1)`
`3/(x-1)=2/(x+1)`
`3(x+1)=2(x-1)`
`3x+3=2x-2`
`3x-2x=-2-3`
`x=-5`