SOLUTION: Solve the rational equation 3/x+2=1/x-2

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Question 416403: Solve the rational equation
3/x+2=1/x-2
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve the rational equation
3/(x+2)=1/(x-2)
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Cross-multiply:
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3(x-2) = x+2
3x-6 = x+2
2x = 8
x = 4
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Cheers,
Stan H.