SOLUTION: 5/y+2 - 3/y-2 = 4/y^2-4

Question 187087: 5/y+2 - 3/y-2 = 4/y^2-4
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation.

Factor to get

Multiply EVERY term by the LCD to clear the fractions.

Simplify

Rearrange the terms.

Distribute.

Combine like terms on the left side.

Add to both sides.

Combine like terms on the right side.

Divide both sides by to isolate .

Reduce.

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Answer:

So the answer is
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