SOLUTION: 2/(x+1) - 4/(x-1) Express as a fraction in lowest terms. Thanks

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Question 430362: 2/(x+1) - 4/(x-1)
Express as a fraction in lowest terms.
Thanks
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2/(x+1) - 4/(x-1)
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[2(x-1)-4(x+1)]/[x^2-1]
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[2x-2-4x-4]/[x^2-1]
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[-2x-2]/[x^2-1]
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= [-2(x+1)]/[x^2-1]
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= [-2]/[x-1]
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Cheers,
Stan H.