SOLUTION: (x/(4x-4)+(5/(x^2-1)=1/4 i keep coming up blank on this one for some reason thanks a lot for the help

Algebra ->  Equations -> SOLUTION: (x/(4x-4)+(5/(x^2-1)=1/4 i keep coming up blank on this one for some reason thanks a lot for the help      Log On


   

Question 102278: (x/(4x-4)+(5/(x^2-1)=1/4 i keep coming up blank on this one for some reason thanks a lot for the help
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(x/(4x-4)+(5/(x^2-1)=1/4
---------
Factor to get:
x/[4(x-1)] + 5/[(x+1)(x-1)] = 1/4
--------------
lcm = 4(x-1)(x+1)
-----------------
Multiply thru by lcm to get:
x (x+1) + 5*4 = (x+1)(X-1)
Simplify:
x^2+x + 20 = x^2-1
x = -21
==============
Cheers,
Stan H.