SOLUTION: Thank you in advance for your help I am asked to solve the equation {{{2/(x-3)

SOLUTION: Thank you in advance for your help I am asked to solve the equation {{{2/(x-3) - 4/(x+3) = 8/(x^2-9)}}}

Question 236420: Thank you in advance for your help
I am asked to solve the equation

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

Factor the last denominator.

Multiply EVERY term by the LCD to clear out the fractions.

Simplify

Rearrange the terms.

Distribute.

Combine like terms on the left side.

Subtract from both sides.

Combine like terms on the right side.

Divide both sides by to isolate .

Reduce.

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Answer:

So the solution is
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