SOLUTION: Solve the equation: y^2 - 3y - 18 over y^2 - 4 divided by y^2 + 5y + 6 over y - 2

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Question 109200: Solve the equation:
y^2 - 3y - 18 over y^2 - 4 divided by y^2 + 5y + 6 over y - 2

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


Multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction


Factor to get (note: if you need help with factoring, check out this solver)

Factor to get


Factor to get


Cancel like terms


Simplify


Collect like terms


So simplifies to

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