SOLUTION: How would you solve this rational equation: (4/6-x) - (x^2/6-x) = 2 I tried using an LCM of 6-x which was apparently wrong... thank you.

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Question 1015911: How would you solve this rational equation:
(4/6-x) - (x^2/6-x) = 2
I tried using an LCM of 6-x which was apparently wrong... thank you.

Answer by ikleyn(52890) About Me  (Show Source):
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How would you solve this rational equation:
(4/6-x) - (x^2/6-x) = 2
I tried using an LCM of 6-x which was apparently wrong... thank you.
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If it is 

4%2F%286-x%29 - x%5E2%2F%286-x%29 = 2,

then multiply both sides by (6-x).

Then simplify and solve.