SOLUTION: 8/x+3 + 9/x-3

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Question 151293: 8/x+3 + 9/x-3
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given expression

Now let's find the LCM of the denominators and . It turns out that the LCM of these denominators is . So the goal is to get both denominators to the LCD


Multiply the 1st fraction by



Combine the fractions.


Multiply the 2nd fraction by


Combine the fractions.


Distribute


Add the fractions. This is now possible since both denominators are equal.


Combine like terms.


FOIL


So simplifies to


In other words, where or
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