SOLUTION: solve: 1/x-1 + 1/2 = 2/ x^2-1

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Question 552608: solve:
1/x-1 + 1/2 = 2/ x^2-1

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1/(x-1) + 1/2 = 2/ (x^2-1)
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Multiply thru by 2(x^2-1)
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2(x+1) + (x^2-1) = 2*2
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x^2+2x-3 = 0
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Factor:
(x+3)(x-1) = 0
Acceptable answer:
x = -3
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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