OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e §2.2 Linear Equations in One Variable · Example 9 · Algebra · Inequalities

Solving a Rational Equation with Factored Denominators and Stating Excluded Values

Solve the rational equation after factoring the denominators: $\frac{2}{x + 1} - \frac{1}{x - 1} = \frac{2 x}{x ^{2} - 1} .$ State the excluded values.

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OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e · §2.2 Linear Equations in One Variable · Example 9

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