SOLUTION: Simplify this expression and state any restrictions on the variables. X/4x-8 - x+1/x^2+2x-8. Note: these are both fractions

Question 841036: Simplify this expression and state any restrictions on the variables.
X/4x-8 - x+1/x^2+2x-8. Note: these are both fractions
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Simplify this expression and state any restrictions on the variables.

Factor

common denominator 4(x-2)(x+4)
= =
we have the difference of squares, cancel (x-2)
=
x cannot = 2 or -4; (division by 0)
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I try very hard to be absolutely correct, but mistakes happen, let me know if I
screwed this up please. ankor@att.net
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