Question

3 Select the correct answer. 52 + 51 + 6 For the rational equation, 1 + 3 = 1 what is a valid value of x? ОА. B. -1 O C. 2 O D. 3 Reset Next​

Answer 1

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Answer:

  B.  -1

Step-by-step explanation:

  $\dfrac{x^2 +5x +6}{x+3}=1\qquad\text{given}\\\\\dfrac{(x+2)(x+3)}{x+3}=1\qquad\text{factor}\\\\x+2=1\qquad x\ne-3\qquad\text{cancel factors}\\\\x=-1\qquad\text{add -2 }$

The only valid value of x is -1.