OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e §2.2 Linear Equations in One Variable · Exercise 22 · Algebra · Inequalities

Linear Equations in One Variable · Exercise 22

When solving the following equation:
$\frac{2}{x - 5} = \frac{4}{x + 1}$
explain why we must exclude $x = 5$ and $x = - 1$ as possible solutions from the solution set.

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OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e · §2.2 Linear Equations in One Variable · Exercise 22

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