Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321785045
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 6 - Section 6.2 - Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions - Exercise Set - Page 354: 42

Answer

$\frac{11x+6}{(x+6)(x-6)(x+3)}$

Work Step by Step

Original Equation $\frac{x+2}{x^{2}-36}$ - $\frac{x}{x^{2}+9x+18}$ Factor Denominator $\frac{x+2}{(x+6)(x-6)}$ - $\frac{x}{(x+6)(x+3)}$ Find LCD: (x+6)(x-6)(x+3) Add numerators $\frac{(x+2)(x+3)-x(x-6)}{(x+6)(x-6)(x+3)}$ Simplify Answer: $\frac{11x+6}{(x+6)(x-6)(x+3)}$
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