SOLUTION: 1. (x+4)/(x)-(2x-5)/(x+1) 2. (2-x)/(2x+6)+ x/(x^2-9) Could someone help me work this problem out because I don't understand how to solve these?

Algebra ->  Polynomials-and-rational-expressions -> SOLUTION: 1. (x+4)/(x)-(2x-5)/(x+1) 2. (2-x)/(2x+6)+ x/(x^2-9) Could someone help me work this problem out because I don't understand how to solve these?      Log On


   

Question 341606: 1. (x+4)/(x)-(2x-5)/(x+1)
2. (2-x)/(2x+6)+ x/(x^2-9)

Could someone help me work this problem out because I don't understand how to solve these?
Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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