SOLUTION: Hi I have a question: ((3x-2)/(x+2))-(2/(x-2)) I know that the answer is 3/(x+2) But I don't understand how? Thanks!

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Question 605171: Hi I have a question:
((3x-2)/(x+2))-(2/(x-2))
I know that the answer is 3/(x+2)
But I don't understand how?
Thanks!
Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
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