Solving an Inequation with Fractions: 1° Equation Help

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The discussion revolves around solving the inequation (1/(x-1) + 2/(x-2) - 3/(x-3) < 0). Participants emphasize the importance of correctly combining fractions and simplifying the expression without losing sight of the inequality. After several attempts and corrections, the final solution is derived as -4x + 6 < 0, leading to the conclusion that x > 3/2, along with additional conditions for x based on the denominators. The thread highlights the necessity of understanding elementary algebra to tackle such problems effectively. Ultimately, the original poster successfully arrives at the solution with guidance from others.
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I got to the solution! :eek::eek::smile:

\frac{1}{x-1}+\frac{2}{x-2}-\frac{3}{x-3}<0

\frac{1(x-2)(x-3)+2(x-1)(x-3)-3(x-1)(x-2)}{(x-1)(x-2)(x-3)}

(x-2)(x-3)=x²-3x-2x+6

(2x-2(x-3)=2x²-6x-2x+6=2x²-8x+6

-3x+3(x-2)=-3x²+6x+3x+6=-3x²+9x-6\frac{-4x+6}{(x-1)(x-2)(x-3)}

-4x+6<0 --> -4x<-6 --> x>3/2

x-1>0 --> x>1

x-2>0 --> x>2

x-3>0 --> x>3

S={x E R/x<1 or 3/2<x<2 or x>3}

So guys,I thank you all very much to show that i could do this by myself!

Now I believe "Yes we can".
 
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