Solve Rational Equations with Variables in the Denominators
First, Write $$\frac { 5 } { x + 1 } + \frac { 2 } { x - 1 } = \frac { 4 } { ( x + 1 ) ( x - 1 ) }$$

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Multiple Choice

Solve Rational Equations with Variables in the Denominators
First, write the value(s) that make the denominator(s) zero. Then solve the equation.
- $$\frac { 5 } { x + 1 } + \frac { 2 } { x - 1 } = \frac { 4 } { ( x + 1 ) ( x - 1 ) }$$

• A) \(x \neq - 1,1\); \(\varnothing\)
• B) \(x \neq - 1,1 ; \{ 2 \}\)
• C) \(x \neq - 1 ; \{ 1 \}\)
• D) No restrictions; \(\{ 1 \}\)

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