SOLUTION: x/x+2 + 4/x-2 = 1 I need to solve this equation.

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Question 187493: x/x+2 + 4/x-2 = 1
I need to solve this equation.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(x/x+2) + (4/x-2) = 1
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Multiply thru by (x+2)(x-2)
x(x-2) + 4(x+2) = (x+2)(x-2)
x^2 -2x + 4x + 8 = x^2 - 4
2x = -12
x = -6
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Cheers,
Stan H.