solve for x: (x/2x+6)-(1/x+3)=1

Question

need step by step so I can learn to do it myself. Thanks

Answer 1

x / [2(x+3)] - 1/(x+3) = 1

 

Multiply both sides by the LCD, 2(x+3), to obtain:  x - 2 = 2(x+3)

 

So, x - 2 = 2x + 6

 

          x = -8