OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e §2.6 Other Types of Equations · Example 11 · Algebra · Inequalities

Solving a Rational Equation Leading to a Quadratic

Solve the following rational equation: $\frac{- 4 x}{x - 1} + \frac{4}{x + 1} = \frac{- 8}{x ^{2} - 1} .$

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OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e · §2.6 Other Types of Equations · Example 11

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