Question 169736This question is from textbook beggining algebra
: i would like to know if someone can help me with this problem:
x
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x-2 (x over x minus 2)
plus
-8
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x^2-4 (negative 8 over x to the second power minus 4)
this problem is in a fraction form i hope i was able to explain this problem right.
thank you! This question is from textbook beggining algebra
You can put this solution on YOUR website! x/(x-2) + -8/(x^2-4)
=x/(x-2) + -8/((x-2)(x+2)) Factor
=(x(x+2)+(-8))/((x-2)(x+2)) LCD
=(x^2+2x-8)/((x-2)(x+2)
=((x+4)(x-2))/((x-2)(x+2)) Factor
=(x+4)/(x+2)
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Ed
