SOLUTION: Adding two fractions: x+3/x2(x squared)-16 + 2x-1/(x+3)(x-4)

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Question 303186: Adding two fractions: x+3/x2(x squared)-16 + 2x-1/(x+3)(x-4)
Answer by nyc_function(2741) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Just add the fractions just like adding regular fractions.
[(x + 3)/x^2] - 16 + [(2x - 1)/(x + 3)(x - 4)] =
HINT: The LCD = x^2 *(x + 3)(x - 4)
Now multiply each term by the LCD to remove the fractions.
NOTE: -16 is actually a fraction in the form -16/1.
Can you do it now?