SOLUTION: Let f(x)=1/x-2 and g(x)=1/x+2. Find x if f(x)/g(x)=4

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Question 854824: Let f(x)=1/x-2 and g(x)=1/x+2. Find x if f(x)/g(x)=4
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

f(x)/g(x)=%281%2F%28x-2%29%29%2A%28%28x%2B2%29%2F1%29+=++%28x%2B2%29%2F%28x-2%29+=+4

 (x+2)/(x-2) = 4

  x+2 = 4x - 8

   10 = 3x

    x = 3 1⁄3