I'm trying to solve a rational equation and i don't know what exactly to do with the 2x^2. here's what i have so far: (x) / (x+2) + (x) = (5x+8) / (x+2) (x+2)(x) + (x+2)(x) = (5x+8) (2x^2) + 4x = (5x+8) - 4x = -4x 2x^2 = x+8 0 = 2x^2 + x+8 then how do i factor this to find my x's

example 2 – simplify: step 1: completely factor both the numerators and denominators of all fractions. step 2: change the division sign to a multiplication sign and flip (or reciprocate) the fraction after the division sign; essential you need to multiply by the reciprocal. step 3 : cancel or reduce the fractions.

the answer is (-8,-5)

step-by-step explanation:

the endpoint to midpoint is half the length. the length is (-2,-1) so when you are at the midpoint just add it to it to find your answer -6+(-2)= -8 and -4+(-1)=-5 so (-8,-5)