SOLUTION: Either perform the indicated operation or solve the equation, whichever is appropriate. 5/(a^2-4) - 2/(a^2-3a+2)

SOLUTION: Either perform the indicated operation or solve the equation, whichever is appropriate. 5/(a^2-4) - 2/(a^2-3a+2)

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Question 41110: Either perform the indicated operation or solve the equation, whichever is appropriate.
5/(a^2-4) - 2/(a^2-3a+2)
Answer by CubeyThePenguin(3113) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5/(a^2 - 4) - 2/(a^2 - 3a + 2)
= (5(a-1) - 2(a+2))/((a+2)(a-2)(a-1))
= (5a-5 - 2a-4)/((a+2)(a-2)(a-1))
=
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