SOLUTION: 12.) Complete complex fraction. I really need help on this one! 2/x+1/x-2 1/x-2- 3/x

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: 12.) Complete complex fraction. I really need help on this one!
2/x+1/x-2
1/x-2- 3/x
This question is from textbook Elementary and Intermediate

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


Multiply EVERY term by the LCD to clear out the inner denominators


Multiply and simplify


Distribute


Combine like terms.


Factor a negative one from the denominator


Simplify


So simplifies to

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