To solve and check , the given equation has no solution of
Answer to Problem 18WE
The answer is
Explanation of Solution
Given that: :
Multiply by
Apply distributive property
Add -2 both side
Apply the factor method
When x equal -1 and -2, a denominator in the original equation has a value of 0. Therefore,
-1and -2 are not in the domain of x and cannot be solution.
Check:
Hence, the solution of equation is
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