Question 158885
7/x+2 + 12=8/x-2
7(x-2)+12(x-2)(x+2)=8(x+2) multiply each side by the LCM to eliminate fractions.
7x-14+12(x^2-4)=8x+16
7x-14+12x^2-48=8x+16
12x^2-x-78=0
x=-2.50518..., x=2.59152... see below
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Ed
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*[invoke solve_quadratic_equation 12, -1, -78]