Nikky C.
asked 08/22/14Describe and correct the error
2x-9/x-5 - x2 + 4x-5/x2 - 25
=2x-9/x-5 - (x+5)(x-1)/(x-5)(x+5)
=2x-9/x-5 - x-1/x-5
=2x-9-x-1/x-5
=x-10/x-5
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Arthur D. answered 08/22/14
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line 4 should be =2x-9-x+1/x-5 because -(x-1)=-x+1
line 5 then would be x-8/x-5
by the way, try to use parentheses to make your work easier
SURENDRA K. answered 08/22/14
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See the mistake in your Last but one step
2x-9-x+1/(x-5)
(x-8)/(x-5)
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