the equation should come x^2-5x-36=0
#what am i doing wrong here
stiff finch
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the equation should come x^2-5x-36=0
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visual narwhal
the equation should come x^2-5x-36=0
...what's actually the question?
visual narwhal
,rotate
hollow berryBOT
visual narwhal
It says that when the numerator and denominator are reduced, the fraction is reduced by 1/14.
stiff finch
so what should be the equation then
visual narwhal
the equation should come x^2-5x-36=0
Look at what you wrote.
stiff finch
Look at what you wrote.
thats like the simplified equation after doing many steps
what should i start off with
visual narwhal
Is (x - 1)/(x + 2) greater than or less than x/(x + 3)?
stiff finch
umm how do i find that out
visual narwhal
...the question tells you.
stiff finch
wait wait
i think i just figured it out
oh
oh yeah
got the equation
thanks anyway
do i have to close this
visual narwhal
It's probably a good idea if you don't need any more help.
visual narwhal
i think i just figured it out
What did you figure out?
faint blade
Check step 1 to step 2 again
idle copperBOT
@stiff finch
earnest hedge
as equation you do get $\frac{x-1}{x+3-1}=\frac{x}{x+3}-\frac{1}{14}$, but you forgot the negative at second step
hollow berryBOT
ooaa
earnest hedge
but good job resolving your doubt yourself