Math Problem Statement

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Solving Rational Equation

Solution

Let's go through each problem and solve the rational equations step by step.

1) 13+45=x9\frac{1}{3} + \frac{4}{5} = \frac{x}{9}

Solution:

  1. Combine the fractions on the left-hand side: 13+45=5+1215=1715\frac{1}{3} + \frac{4}{5} = \frac{5 + 12}{15} = \frac{17}{15}

  2. Now, equate it to x9\frac{x}{9}: 1715=x9\frac{17}{15} = \frac{x}{9}

  3. Cross-multiply: 17×9=15×x17 \times 9 = 15 \times x 153=15x153 = 15x

  4. Solve for xx: x=15315=10.2x = \frac{153}{15} = 10.2

Thus, the solution for the first equation is x=10.2x = 10.2.


2) 131x=56\frac{1}{3} - \frac{1}{x} = \frac{5}{6}

Solution:

  1. Rearrange the equation: 1356=1x\frac{1}{3} - \frac{5}{6} = \frac{1}{x}

  2. Find a common denominator for the left-hand side: 13=26\frac{1}{3} = \frac{2}{6} 2656=36=12\frac{2}{6} - \frac{5}{6} = \frac{-3}{6} = -\frac{1}{2}

  3. So, the equation becomes: 1x=12\frac{1}{x} = -\frac{1}{2}

  4. Invert both sides to solve for xx: x=2x = -2

Thus, the solution for the second equation is x=2x = -2.


3) 23+15=73x\frac{2}{3} + \frac{1}{5} = \frac{7}{3x}

Solution:

  1. Combine the fractions on the left-hand side: 23+15=10+315=1315\frac{2}{3} + \frac{1}{5} = \frac{10 + 3}{15} = \frac{13}{15}

  2. Now, equate it to 73x\frac{7}{3x}: 1315=73x\frac{13}{15} = \frac{7}{3x}

  3. Cross-multiply: 13×3x=15×713 \times 3x = 15 \times 7 39x=10539x = 105

  4. Solve for xx: x=10539=35132.69x = \frac{105}{39} = \frac{35}{13} \approx 2.69

Thus, the solution for the third equation is x2.69x \approx 2.69.


Would you like any additional details on these solutions? Here are 5 related questions you might find useful:

  1. What are common methods to combine fractions with different denominators?
  2. How does cross-multiplying work in rational equations?
  3. Can you explain how to check solutions to rational equations for correctness?
  4. What happens if the denominator in a rational equation equals zero?
  5. How do you deal with negative solutions in rational equations?

Tip: Always verify solutions by substituting them back into the original equation to ensure accuracy!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Rational Equations
Cross Multiplication
Fractions

Formulas

a/b + c/d = (ad + bc) / bd
Cross-multiplication: a/b = c/d implies ad = bc

Theorems

Cross-multiplication theorem
Properties of fractions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10