Homework Help: MATH

Posted by drwls on Wednesday, January 17, 2007 at 7:52pm.

24/(x+1) + 12/(4-x) = 14
Multiply both sides by (4-x)(x+1)
24(4-x) + 12(x+1) = 14(4-x)(x+1)
96 - 12x + 12 = -14(x^2 -3x -4)
= -14x^2 +42 x +56
Combine terms and solve for x.

sorry guys, here's another.I'm not the greatest at math but i do know some...

The rectangle given has a perimeter of 14 units. Find the value(s) of x by factoring a quadriatic equation.
one side= 12/(x+1)
other side= 6/(4-x)

thanks for your help.

No one has answered this question yet.

Answer this Question

Related Questions

math - The rectangle given has a perimeter of 14 units. Find the value(s) of x ...
math - the numerical expression for 7/8-3/4(2-1/6)-2/3 is equal to I made a ...
Math PLEASE HLP!!!! - use fraction bars to help: a) 11/12=w+y b)3/8=3/6-k c)1/4=...
Algebra - Hello. I am trying to solve quadratic functions but I'm having ...
Help me please - Find a number that is decreased by 12 when you form half of the...
math - in the parking lot of floras apartment complexthere are 8 rows of parking...
HELP ; MATH - 9. A/12 = 3/9 A = 4 10. 8/B = 12/21 b = 14 11. 24/36 = c/15 c = 10...
English - Which of the following is the correct way to cite a scene from Hamlet...
Algebra - Solve problem by showing necessary steps to resolve. 0.06q + 14 = 0.3q...
Math - Calculate the Volume in Cubic Feet of a section of drainage pipe that ...

For Further Reading

First Name:
School Subject:
Answer: