How to solve 3 1/4 = - 9/- 4

1. Factor the equation (x + 2)(x + 3) = 0. 2. Set each factor equal to zero: x + 2 = 0 and x + 3 = 0. 3. Solve for x: x = -2 and x = -3.

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3(r+2s)=2t-4

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$$3\frac{1}{4}=\frac{-9}{-4}$$

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$\text{false}$

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Multiply both sides of the equation by $4$, the least common multiple of $4,-4$.

$$3\times 4+1=-\left(-9\right)$$

Multiply $3$ and $4$ to get $12$.

$$12+1=-\left(-9\right)$$

Add $12$ and $1$ to get $13$.

$$13=-\left(-9\right)$$

Multiply $-1$ and $-9$ to get $9$.

$$13=9$$

Compare $13$ and $9$.

$$\text{false}$$

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