ACT Math · Linear equations and inequalities
How many real solutions does x+2/x-3 = 4/x-3 + 1 have?
How many real solutions does have?
Answer and explanation
Answer: F: 0
Multiply every term by , noting that : . The right side simplifies to , so the equation becomes , which reduces to . That is never true, so there are no real solutions, choice F. Choice G assumes the equation still yields exactly one value, but the variable terms cancel and leave a contradiction. Choice H assumes a quadratic, which this is not, since the terms cancel. Choice J would require a true statement like , but here the result is false for every .
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