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Solve the rational equation $\frac{2}{x-8}=\frac{x-2}{x-1}$

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$x=\frac{12+\sqrt{72}}{2},\:x=\frac{12-\sqrt{72}}{2}$
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Learn how to solve quadratic formula problems step by step online. Solve the rational equation 2/(x-8)=(x-2)/(x-1). Apply fraction cross-multiplication. Solve the product 2\left(x-1\right). Multiplying polynomials x-8 and x-2. Multiply the single term x by each term of the polynomial \left(x-8\right).

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$x=\frac{12+\sqrt{72}}{2},\:x=\frac{12-\sqrt{72}}{2}$

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Plotting: $\frac{2}{x-8}+\frac{-x+2}{x-1}$

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Main Topic: Quadratic Formula

In elementary algebra, the quadratic formula is the solution of the quadratic equation. There are other ways to solve the quadratic equation instead of using the quadratic formula, such as factoring, completing the square, or graphing. Using the quadratic formula is often the most convenient way.

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