SOLUTION: how would i do this? Combine the following fractions by addition or subtraction as directed 3 over a+2 + 4 over 2-a - 6 over asq. - 4

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Question 146857: how would i do this? Combine the following fractions by addition or subtraction as directed
3 over a+2 + 4 over 2-a - 6 over asq. - 4

Answer by Fombitz(32388)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
From your explanation, I think this is your problem.

First step is to find a common denominator.
Let's re-write the equation using the following,

Using this identity, we can find the common denominator,

If we multiply the first term by (a-2)/(a-2)
and the second term by (a+2)/(a+2), then we
will have the common denominator (a+2)(a-2).






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