SOLUTION: (1/(x+2)^2)-(3/(x+2))=54 I can not figure out how to do this, i have tried representing u= 1/(x+2) but I keep getting 2 for the answer and it is wrong. Thank you!

Algebra ->  Polynomials-and-rational-expressions -> SOLUTION: (1/(x+2)^2)-(3/(x+2))=54 I can not figure out how to do this, i have tried representing u= 1/(x+2) but I keep getting 2 for the answer and it is wrong. Thank you!      Log On


   



Question 401208: (1/(x+2)^2)-(3/(x+2))=54
I can not figure out how to do this, i have tried representing u= 1/(x+2) but I keep getting 2 for the answer and it is wrong. Thank you!

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(1/(x+2)^2)-(3/(x+2))=54
Multiply thru by (x+2)^2
1 - 3(x+2) = 54(x+2)^2
Collect terms, and it's a quadratic