Solving an Inequation with Fractions: 1° Equation Help

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The discussion revolves around solving the inequality \(\frac{1}{x-1} + \frac{2}{x-2} - \frac{3}{x-3} < 0\). Participants emphasize the importance of correctly combining fractions and simplifying the expression to reach a first-degree equation. The final solution derived is \(S = \{x \in \mathbb{R} | x < 1 \text{ or } \frac{3}{2} < x < 2 \text{ or } x > 3\}\), demonstrating the necessity of mastering elementary algebra for solving such problems.

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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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