SOLUTION: subtract & simplify 3/x-2-1/x+1

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Question 96014: subtract & simplify
3/x-2-1/x+1
Answer by tutorcecilia(2152) About Me  (Show Source):
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Find the least common denominator (LCD).
Multiply each term by the LCD (x+1)(x-2)
Place the terms over the LCD and simplify.
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