SOLUTION: x + 1 + 1 - x2-2 ----- --- -------- x+2 x-3 x2-x-6 The x2 is x squared. This question is in a fraction form. I know i need to find an LCD but I do not know what it is.

Question 191386This question is from textbook Intermediate Algebra
: x + 1 + 1 - x2-2
----- --- --------
x+2 x-3 x2-x-6
The x2 is x squared. This question is in a fraction form. I know i need to find an LCD but I do not know what it is. Please help! I need step by step instructions to solve this This question is from textbook Intermediate Algebra

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

Factor the last denominator

Take note that the LCD is

Multiply the first fraction by (to get this denominator equal to the LCD)

FOIL

Multiply the second fraction by (to get this denominator equal to the LCD)

Distribute

Now that the denominators are all equal, we can combine the fractions

Combine the fractions

Distribute

Combine like terms.

FOIL the denominator

So where or
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