Answer:
x²-3x - 8 2(x + 1)
Explanation
Find common denominator and write the nu merators above common denominator:
x(x + 1) − (2x + 4) × 2
2(x + 1)
Apply Multiplicative Distribution Law :
x² + x - 4x = 8
2(x + 1)
Reorder and gather like terms:
x² + (x − 4x) — 8
2(x + 1)
Collect coefficients for the like terms:
x² + (1-4) × x-8
2(x + 1)
Calculate the sum or difference:x²-3x -8
2(x + 1)
Answer:
x²-3x - 8
2(x + 1)
