SOLUTION: I need help solving the rational expression: 10/(x + 2) - 1 = 9/(x^2 - 4) * I always get halfway through and then get stuck! Please help! *The division sign(/) is supposed to b

Question 765230: I need help solving the rational expression:
10/(x + 2) - 1 = 9/(x^2 - 4)
* I always get halfway through and then get stuck! Please help!
*The division sign(/) is supposed to be a fraction bar over the numbers in parentheses.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39623) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(*)You need help solving the rational "equation".

(*) What you mean by "halfway through" may be different for some people, but I'll try to go just alittle beyond that.

(*) Yes, the forward slash (/) does indicate division as well as indicating the boundary between numerator and denominator of fraction.

Just know that

________hope you followed that step______
.....
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Not factorable so use the general solution to quadratic equation. You should be able to continue from here.
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