SOLUTION: Solve: 2/(x-1) - 1/2 = 4/(x^2-1)

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Question 1004808: Solve:
2/(x-1) - 1/2 = 4/(x^2-1)
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2/(x-1) - 1/2 = 4/(x^2-1)
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