SOLUTION: Simplify and reduce: -x+9/x^2-9+2/x+3 I came up with : x+6/(x-3)(x+3) Is this correct???

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Question 56057: Simplify and reduce:
-x+9/x^2-9+2/x+3
I came up with :
x+6/(x-3)(x+3)
Is this correct???

Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(12705) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-x+9/x^2-9+2/x+3
:
I think you are right, it would help if you used brackets>
(-x+9)/(x^2-9) + 2/(x+3) makes it clear what you mean. Tutors often will skip a problem if they are not sure what you mean.