Pre-Algebra Examples

$\frac{x - 2}{x - 4} = \frac{2}{x - 4}$

Step 1

Since the expression on each side of the equation has the same denominator, the numerators must be equal.

$x - 2 = 2$

Step 2

Move all terms not containing $x$ to the right side of the equation.

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Step 2.1

Add $2$ to both sides of the equation.

$x = 2 + 2$

Step 2.2

Add $2$ and $2$ .

$x = 4$

Step 3

Exclude the solutions that do not make $\frac{x - 2}{x - 4} = \frac{2}{x - 4}$ true.

$No solution$