SOLUTION: What is the solution set of the equation? (2x+4)/(x+2) = 2x/3 A. {3, -2} B. {-2} C. {3} D. {-3, 2}

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Question 932617: What is the solution set of the equation?
(2x+4)/(x+2) = 2x/3
A. {3, -2}
B. {-2}
C. {3}
D. {-3, 2}

Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, MathLover1:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

3(2x+4) = 2x(x+2)
6x + 12 = 2x^2 + 4x
2x^2 - 2x - 12 = 0
x^2 - x - 6 = 0
(x+2)(x-3) = 0
x is {-2,3}

Answer by MathLover1(20850)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!






...use quadratic formula





solutions:



or




so, your answer is:
A. ,

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