Finite Math Examples

Solve for x (x+1)/(x-1)=3/4
Step 1
Multiply the numerator of the first fraction by the denominator of the second fraction. Set this equal to the product of the denominator of the first fraction and the numerator of the second fraction.
Step 2
Solve the equation for .
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Step 2.1
Simplify .
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Step 2.1.1
Rewrite.
Step 2.1.2
Simplify by adding zeros.
Step 2.1.3
Apply the distributive property.
Step 2.1.4
Simplify the expression.
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Step 2.1.4.1
Move to the left of .
Step 2.1.4.2
Multiply by .
Step 2.2
Simplify .
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Step 2.2.1
Apply the distributive property.
Step 2.2.2
Simplify the expression.
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Step 2.2.2.1
Move to the left of .
Step 2.2.2.2
Multiply by .
Step 2.3
Move all terms containing to the left side of the equation.
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Step 2.3.1
Subtract from both sides of the equation.
Step 2.3.2
Subtract from .
Step 2.4
Move all terms not containing to the right side of the equation.
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Step 2.4.1
Subtract from both sides of the equation.
Step 2.4.2
Subtract from .