Quadratic Equations with fractions (Junior Cert Mathematics): Quizzes

Eliminate the fractions

Multiply by common denominator

$(x-1)(x+2)$

$3(x+2) + 2(x-1) = (x-1)(x+2)$

$5x + 4 = x^2 + x - 2$

$x^2 - 4x - 6 = 0$

$-4$

$40$

$2\sqrt{10}$

$x = 2 \pm \sqrt{10}$