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Solve the rational equation

x-2/2x+4-1/5=0

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Answer:

x = 14/3

Explanation:

(x - 2)/(2x + 4) - 1/5 = 0

5(2x + 4) × (x - 2)/(2x + 4) - 5(2x + 4) × 1/5 = 0

5x - 10 - 2x - 4 = 0

3x = 14

x = 14/3

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