Solve Rational Equations with Variables in the Denominators
First, Write $$\frac { 3 } { x - 1 } + 1 = \frac { 7 } { x - 1 }$$

question 87

Multiple Choice

Solve Rational Equations with Variables in the Denominators
First, write the value(s) that make the denominator(s) zero. Then solve the equation.
- $$\frac { 3 } { x - 1 } + 1 = \frac { 7 } { x - 1 }$$

• A) \(x \neq 1 ; \{ 5 \}\)
• B) \(x \neq - 1 ; \{ 5 \}\)
• C) \(x \neq - 1 ; \{ 11 \}\)
• D) \(x \neq 1 ; \varnothing\)

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