SOLUTION: (x-11)/(x^2-9) - (x-7)/x^2-3x)

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Question 111373: (x-11)/(x^2-9) - (x-7)/x^2-3x)
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given expression


Factor the first denominator


Factor the second denominator


So in order to combine these fractions, we need the LCD. So to find the LCD, simply pull out the unique factors x, x+3, and x-3 to get the LCD . So we want our denominators to get to this term


Multiply the first fraction by


Multiply the fractions


Multiply the second fraction by


Foil and multiply


Since we now have a common denominator of , we can combine the fractions


Combine the fractions


Distribute the negative


Combine like terms


Factor out -7


Cancel like terms

Simplify


So simplifies to

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