SOLUTION: perform the indicated operation. simplify show step by step ILL USE " / " to represent the equation. it does not mean to DIVIDE. ""/"" ---MEANS--over NOT divide 5/2-x+ 2x/

Question 372035: perform the indicated operation. simplify show step by step
ILL USE " / " to represent the equation. it does not mean to DIVIDE.
""/"" ---MEANS--over NOT divide
5/2-x+ 2x/ x^2-4 - 1/2+x
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I assume you mean:

:
You can factor x^2-4 as the difference of squares

:
make the other denominators compatible

:
the -1 just changes the sign of the 1st term

:
The common denominator is (x-2)(x+2) so we have
= =
:
Factor the numerator, cancel (x+2)
=
RELATED QUESTIONS
Happy New Tutors, I guess learning algebra does not stop, Trying to perform the... (answered by MathLover1)

Hi, Please help me to solve step-by-step on these questions. Thank you very much. 5.... (answered by Alan3354)

I am to perform the indicated operation and simplify. I would like to know what is the... (answered by MathLover1)

Perform the indicated operation and, if possible, simplify. Please show all of your work... (answered by rfer)

i could not find the right section to post so ill put it here. i need help on scientific... (answered by Edwin McCravy)

I need help I do not understand how to solve them ..Can someone show me step by step... (answered by stanbon)

Perform the indicated operation and, if possible, simplify. Please show all of your work... (answered by Alan3354)

Perform the indicated operation and, if possible, simplify. Please show all of your work... (answered by stanbon)

Simplify: -6(bc^4)^-3 Please show me step by step to get the answer.... (answered by stanbon)