Question

Please help me solve this question

Answer 1

Explanation:

5/(x + 2) + 3/(x - 4) = 2

5(x - 4) + 3(x + 2) = 2(x + 2)(x - 4)

5x - 20 + 3x + 6 = 2x^2 - 4x - 16

8x - 14 = 2x^2 - 4x - 16

4x - 7 = x^2 - 2x - 8

x^2 - 6x - 1 = 0

By using the quadratic formula, x = (-6 +/-√40)/2.