Hi, |Multiplying thru by (x-3)(x+3)(x+1) so as all denominators = 1 (x+2)(x+1) + (x-3)(x+3)= (2x-3)(x-3) x^2 + 3x + 2 + x^2 - 9 = 2x^2-9x + 9 Will let you take it from here...