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Solving a Rational Equation

Easy Passport To Advanced Math Rational And Radical Equations

Samantha is solving a rational equation for a variable x. The equation is given by:

$$ \f\frac{1}{x-3} + \f\frac{2}{x+1} = 1 $$

Find the value of x that satisfies this equation. Remember that x cannot cause any denominators to be zero.

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