The problem asks us to solve the equation $\frac{4a^2}{3x+3} + \frac{3a+3}{x^2-1} = \frac{2a^2}{3x^2-3} + \frac{3}{x-1}$ for $x$, and then determine the real number $a$ such that $x > 2$.
2025/5/26
1. Problem Description
The problem asks us to solve the equation for , and then determine the real number such that .
2. Solution Steps
First, we factor the denominators:
The equation becomes:
Multiply both sides by to eliminate the denominators:
If , then we can simplify to:
We are given that . Therefore,
The critical points are and .
We test the intervals:
1. $a < -6$: Choose $a=-7$. $\frac{-7+6}{2(-7)+3} = \frac{-1}{-11} = \frac{1}{11} > 0$. This interval does not satisfy the inequality.
2. $-6 < a < -\frac{3}{2}$: Choose $a=-2$. $\frac{-2+6}{2(-2)+3} = \frac{4}{-1} = -4 < 0$. This interval satisfies the inequality.
3. $a > -\frac{3}{2}$: Choose $a=0$. $\frac{0+6}{2(0)+3} = \frac{6}{3} = 2 > 0$. This interval does not satisfy the inequality.
So we have .
Also we must have , so . Since is not in the interval , this condition does not affect our result.