How do you solve #4 /( x+1) + 3 / (x - 4) = 2 /( x +1)#? Algebra Rational Equations and Functions Clearing Denominators in Rational Equations 1 Answer Ratnaker Mehta Jul 13, 2016 The Soln. #: x=1# Explanation: #4/(x+1)+3/(x-4)=2/(x+1)# #:. 4/(x+1)-2/(x+1)=-3/(x-4)# #:. 2/(x+1)=-3/(x-4)# #:. 2(x-4)=-3(x+1)# #:. 2x-8=-3x-3# #:. 2x+3x=8-3# #:. 5x=5# #:. x=1# Hence, the Soln. #: x=1# Answer link Related questions What is Clearing Denominators in Rational Equations? How do you solve rational expressions by multiplying by the least common multiple? How do you solve #5x-\frac{1}{x}=4#? How do you solve #-3 + \frac{1}{x+1}=\frac{2}{x}# by finding the least common multiple? What is the least common multiple for #\frac{x}{x-2}+\frac{x}{x+3}=\frac{1}{x^2+x-6}# and how do... How do you solve #\frac{x}{x^2-36}+\frac{1}{x-6}=\frac{1}{x+6}#? How do you solve by clearing the denominator of #3/x+2/x^2=4#? How do you solve #2/(x^2+2x+1)-3/(x+1)=4#? How do you solve equations with rational expressions #1/x+2/x=10#? How do you solve for y in #(y+5)/ 2 - y/3 =1#? See all questions in Clearing Denominators in Rational Equations Impact of this question 1160 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License