Precalculus (6th Edition)

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Chapter 1 - Equations and Inequalities - Chapter 1 Test Prep - Review Exercises - Page 179: 80

Answer

$\emptyset$

Work Step by Step

Step 1. Multiply the LCD $(x+2)(x+4)$ to both sides, we have $2(x+4)+x+2=4\longrightarrow 3x=-6$, thus $x=-2$ Step 2. Check the answer with the original equation and it does not fit, thus the solution set is $\emptyset$
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