SOLUTION: i need help with this problem. 3/1=x-2/x+2 find the x value

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Question 450040: i need help with this problem.
3/1=x-2/x+2
find the x value
Answer by sudhanshu_kmr(1152) About Me  (Show Source):
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3/1=x-2/x+2
=> 3(x+2) = (x-2)*1
=> 3x + 6 = x -2
=> 2x = -8
=> x = -4
so, x = -4