Question

Solve for x :
1/(x+1) + 2/(x+2) = 4/(x+4)
x ≠ 1, -2, -4

Answer 1

Answer:

x =1

Step-by-step explanation:

1 /(x+1) +2/(x+2) =4/(x+4)

take LCM

4/(2x+2)=4/x+4

Now 4=4 cancel

1/2x+2 =1/x+4

Cross multiplication

2x+2 =x+4

x=1