Concept explainers
To solve: the equation if it is an identity or has no solution.
Answer to Problem 19MS
Equation has a solution.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Formula used:
Step 1. Check where the denominator is zero.
Step 2. Taking L.C.M.
Step 3. Multiply with the L.C.M on both the sides.
Step 4. Solve the following equation.
Calculation:
Consider,
Re-writing the equation we have,
Now,
Further, solving we get,
Putting value of x in equation
Hence,
Therefore, the solution set is
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