SOLUTION: Solving Rational Equations 1/x+1 - 1/x-2 = 1/2

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Question 365109: Solving Rational Equations
1/x+1 - 1/x-2 = 1/2

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi,
1/x+1 - 1/x-2 = 1/2
Multiplying each term on both sides of equation by 2(x+1)(x-2) so as all denominators =1
2(x-2) - 2(x+1)= (x+1)(x-2)
-6 = x^2 -x -2
0 = x^2 -x +4



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