SOLUTION: <b> MUST SHOW WORK!</b> Solve 5/x-2 - 2/x+2 = 3/x^2-4 <b><i> I really would appreciate the input of your help!</b></i>

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Question 34913: MUST SHOW WORK!
Solve 5/x-2 - 2/x+2 = 3/x^2-4
I really would appreciate the input of your help!
Answer by longjonsilver(2297) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
+5%2F%28x-2%29+-+2%2F%28x%2B2%29+=+3%2F%28x%5E2-4%29+
+5%2F%28x-2%29+-+2%2F%28x%2B2%29+=+3%2F%28%28x%2B2%29%28x-2%29%29+

Now multiply every term by (x+2)(x-2):

+5%28x%2B2%29+-+2%28x-2%29+=+3+
+5x%2B10-2x%2B4+=+3+
+3x%2B10%2B4+=+3+
+3x%2B14+=+3+
+3x+=+-11+
+x+=+-11%2F3+

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