Question 1 Report
Solve the following equation: \( \frac{2}{(2r-1)} - \frac{5}{3} = \frac{1}{(r+2)} \)
2(2r−1) - 53 = 1(r+2)
2(2r−1) - 1(r+2) = 53
The L.C.M.: (2r - 1) (r + 2)
2(r+2)−1(2r−1)(2r−1)(r+2) = 53
2r+4−2r+1(2r−1)(r+2) = 53
cross multiply the solution
3 = (2r - 1) (r + 2) or 2r2 + 3r - 2 (when expanded)
collect like terms
2r2 + 3r - 2 - 3 = 0
2r2 + 3r - 5 = 0
Factorize to get x = 1 or - 52
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