SOLUTION: Simplify {{{(v-3)/(v-8)-(v+1)/(v+8)+(v-88)/(v^2-64)}}}

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Question 132110: Simplify
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given expression


Factor to get


Notice how the LCD is



Multiply the first fraction by to get the denominator to the LCD


Multiply the fractions

Multiply the second fraction by to get the denominator to the LCD



Multiply the fractions


Combine the fractions


Foil


Distribute the negative

Combine like terms


Factor out the GCF 13


Cancel like terms


Simplify






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Answer:


So simplifies to

In other words, where

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