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Solve for x. x+4/2x+2=4/x+1

Solve for x. x+4/2x+2=4/x+1-example-1

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Answer:


Explanation:

First, cross multiply.

(x+4)(x+1)=4(2x+2)

x^2+5x+14=8x+8

x^2-3x-4=0

(x+1)(x-4)=0

x+1=0 x-4=0

x = -1, x=4


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