SOLUTION: (x+2 / x-2) = (-3/x) I know you cross multiply but I'm stuck on how to.. Then I need help getting the solution set. Thank you!

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Question 808855: (x+2 / x-2) = (-3/x) I know you cross multiply but I'm stuck on how to.. Then I need help getting the solution set. Thank you!
Found 2 solutions by richwmiller, stanbon:
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Be careful X is not the same as x. They are distinct variables.
(x+2) /( x-2) = (-3/x)
Be careful with parentheses
(x+2)*x=-3*(x-2)
x^2+2x=-3x+6
x^2+5x-6=0
(x+6)*(x-1)=0
x=-6, x=1

Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(X+2 / x-2) = (-3/x) I know you cross multiply but I'm stuck on how to..
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x(x+2) = -3(x-2)
x^2 + 2x = -3x + 6
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x^2 + 5x - 6 = 0
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Factor::
(x+6)(x-1) = 0
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x = -6 or x = 1
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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