Question 241272: Perform the indicated operation.Write each answer in lowest terms.
m^2 - 1/(m - 1)^2 * 2m - 2/3m + 3 =
I am having problems understanding how to perform the indicated operation. Can someone explain to me the steps I am supposed to use and how to solve this problem?
Answer by rapaljer(4671)   (Show Source):
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If this is it, then factor everything that you can:
Divide out the (m+1) factors and all the (m-1) factors, and what is left over is  .
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