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Solve for r in the following equation \(\frac{1}{r - 1}\) + \(\frac{2}{r + 1}\) =...

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JAMB 1994

Solve for r in the following equation \(\frac{1}{r - 1}\) + \(\frac{2}{r + 1}\) = \(\frac{3}{r}\)
  • A. 3
  • B. 4
  • C. 5
  • D. 6
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Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
\(\frac{1}{r - 1}\) + \(\frac{2}{r + 1}\) = \(\frac{3}{r}\)

Multiply through by r(r -1) which is the LCM

= (r)(r + 1) + 2(r)(r - 1)

= 3(r - 1)(r + 1)

= r2 + r + 2r2 - 2r

3r2 - 3 = 3r2

r = 3r2 - 3

-r = -3

∴ r = 3

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