SOLUTION: Perform the indicated operation. Reduce each answer to lowest terms. 3/x+1 + 2/x-1

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Question 307842: Perform the indicated operation. Reduce each answer to lowest terms.
3/x+1 + 2/x-1
Answer by nyc_function(2741) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
HINT: The LCD is (x + 1)(x - 1).
Now treat it like a regular fraction. Most people have trouble with such questions because they lack solid understanding of the basic rules of addition and subtraction of regular fractions.
Can you finish?