SOLUTION: Perform the indicated operation: 8 / x^2 + 6x - 3 / x^2 + 4x - 12

Algebra ->  Polynomials-and-rational-expressions -> SOLUTION: Perform the indicated operation: 8 / x^2 + 6x - 3 / x^2 + 4x - 12      Log On


   

Question 63722: Perform the indicated operation:
8 / x^2 + 6x - 3 / x^2 + 4x - 12
Answer by chitra(359) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The given expression is:

%288%2Fx%5E2%29 + 6x - %283%2Fx%5E2%29 + 4x - 12

Grouping the like terms, that is x and x%5E2 and the constants, we get:

%288%2Fx%5E2%29 - %283%2Fx%5E2%29 + 6x + 4x - 12

%285%2Fx%5E2%29 + 10x - 12

Hence, the solution.