Math Problem Statement

Solve the equation: 3/x + 4/(x - 1) = (5 - x)/(x^2 - x)

Solution

The problem shown is written in Kazakh and asks for solving an equation. Let’s focus on the given equation:

Given equation:

3x+4x1=5xx2x\frac{3}{x} + \frac{4}{x - 1} = \frac{5 - x}{x^2 - x}

Step 1: Simplify the right-hand side

Notice that the denominator x2xx^2 - x can be factored: x2x=x(x1)x^2 - x = x(x - 1) Thus, the equation becomes: 3x+4x1=5xx(x1)\frac{3}{x} + \frac{4}{x - 1} = \frac{5 - x}{x(x - 1)}

Step 2: Find a common denominator

The left-hand side has two fractions: 3x\frac{3}{x} and 4x1\frac{4}{x - 1}. Their common denominator is x(x1)x(x - 1).

  • Rewrite both fractions with this common denominator: 3x=3(x1)x(x1),4x1=4xx(x1)\frac{3}{x} = \frac{3(x - 1)}{x(x - 1)}, \quad \frac{4}{x - 1} = \frac{4x}{x(x - 1)}

  • Now, the left-hand side becomes: 3(x1)+4xx(x1)\frac{3(x - 1) + 4x}{x(x - 1)}

Step 3: Expand and combine terms in the numerator

3(x1)+4x=3x3+4x=7x33(x - 1) + 4x = 3x - 3 + 4x = 7x - 3 Thus, the equation becomes: 7x3x(x1)=5xx(x1)\frac{7x - 3}{x(x - 1)} = \frac{5 - x}{x(x - 1)}

Step 4: Eliminate the denominator by multiplying both sides by x(x1)x(x - 1)

7x3=5x7x - 3 = 5 - x

Step 5: Solve the linear equation

Add xx to both sides: 7x+x3=57x + x - 3 = 5 8x3=58x - 3 = 5 Add 3 to both sides: 8x=88x = 8 Divide by 8: x=1x = 1

Step 6: Check for restrictions

The denominators xx and x1x - 1 must not be 0. Thus: x0andx1x \neq 0 \quad \text{and} \quad x \neq 1 Since x=1x = 1 is a solution, but it’s restricted, there are no valid solutions.

Final Answer:

There are no solutions to the equation.


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Here are five related questions to practice:

  1. How do you factor quadratic expressions like x2xx^2 - x?
  2. What are some techniques for solving equations with fractions?
  3. How do you handle equations with no valid solutions due to restrictions?
  4. What is the significance of finding a common denominator in equations?
  5. How do you check for extraneous solutions when solving rational equations?

Tip: Always check for undefined values caused by the denominators before concluding a solution!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Rational Equations
Factoring
Simplification of Fractions

Formulas

Common denominator for fractions: LCD of fractions
Factorization: x^2 - x = x(x - 1)
Linear equation solving

Theorems

Restriction of values: Denominators must not be zero
Factoring quadratic expressions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11