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Solve equation. If a solution is extraneous, so indicate.$\frac{5}{x+4}+\frac{1}{x+4}=x-1$
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Remember that $x$ cannot equal $-4$ as this would make the denominator of the fractions zero, which is undefined. \[\frac{5}{x+4}+\frac{1}{x+4}=\frac{5+1}{x+4}=\frac{6}{x+4}=x-1\] Show more…
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