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Question 470447: solve 8(x-1)/(x^2-4)=4/(x-2)

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solve 8(x-1)/(x^2-4)=4/(x-2)
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8(x-1)/(x^2-4)=4/(x-2)
LCD: x^2-4=(x+2)(x-2)
8(x-1)=4(x+2)
8x-8=4x+8
4x=16
x=4