Pre-Algebra Examples

$\frac{x^{2} - 4}{x + 2} + \frac{x - 3}{x + 2}$

Step 1

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{x^{2} - 4 + x - 3}{x + 2}$

Step 2

Subtract $3$ from $- 4$ .

$\frac{x^{2} + x - 7}{x + 2}$