<PRE><B>Question 309205</B>
(x+2)/x = (x-1)/2


Cross multiply to get:

2(x+2) = x(x-1)
2x+4 = x^2 - x
0 = x^2 -3x -4


Solve by factoring. Think, what multiplies to -4 and adds up -3? -4 and 1.


(x-4)(x+1) = 0


Either x=4 or x=-1</PRE>