SOLUTION: how do i solve the rational equation of 2-(4/x^2)=-2

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Question 533362: how do i solve the rational equation of
2-(4/x^2)=-2

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
solve the rational equation of
2-(4/x^2)=-2
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Subtract 2 from both sides:
-(4/x^2) = -4
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4/x^2 = 4
x^2 = 16
x^2-16 = 0
(x-4)(x+4) = 0
x = 4 or x = -4
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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