SOLUTION: 4/2x+1 - 2/x-2 = 1/2x+1 Solve rational equation

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Question 465293: 4/2x+1 - 2/x-2 = 1/2x+1 Solve rational equation
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi

using (2x+1)(x-2 as the lcd

 4(x-2) - 2(2x+1)= (x-2)

   -10 = x-2

    -8 = x



CHECKING our Answer***

-4/15 + 2/10 = -1/15 + 1/5 =  -4/15 + 3/15 = -1/15