SOLUTION: is x-2 a solution to this rational equation 4/(x+3)=2(x-2) why or why not

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Question 953662: is x-2 a solution to this rational equation
4/(x+3)=2(x-2) why or why not

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x-2 can be solved for as a stretch but it is still an expression until the equation is solved for it; The value of x which satisfies the equation would be the actual solution. You can solve for x, AND THEN evaluate x-2.

The process could start,
4=2%28x-2%29%28x%2B3%29
4=2%28x%5E2%2Bx-6%29
and then continue the steps...