8/x +2x/x-2 = 4?

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I can't remember how to solve for X! Please help!

2006-12-13 15:37:05 · 3 answers · asked by Spock 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

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Multiply both sides by the demoninators x(x-2).
You end up with a quadratic equation which is solved either by completing the square, or using the quadratic formula.

2006-12-13 15:45:01 · answer #1 · answered by huckleberry 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

x = 1/2

2006-12-13 23:40:05 · answer #2 · answered by Michael P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

multiply through by x(x-2)
8(x-2) + 2x(x) = 4(x)(x-2)
Expand and then group. Use quadratic equation to solve for x.

2006-12-13 23:39:50 · answer #3 · answered by something 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋