SOLUTION: Solve and Check the following rational equations 4 - 1 = 1 - - - x+2 x x

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Question 204762: Solve and Check the following rational equations

4 - 1 = 1
- - -
x+2 x x

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve and Check the following rational equations

4 - 1 = 1
- - -
x+2 x x
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Multiply thru by x(x+2) to get:
4x - (x+2) = (x+2)
4x = 2(x+2)
4x = 2x + 4
2x = 4
x = 2
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Ceers,
Stan H.

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