How do you solve an equation like: 5/(x+2) + 3/(x-3) = 2?

  1. Multiply every term by a denominator to eliminate it;5 + 3(x+2)/(x-3) = 2(x+2)5 + 3x+6/(x-3) = 2x+45(x-3) + 3x+6= (2x+4)(x-3)2) simplify5x-15+3x+6=2x2-12+4x-6x8x-9=2x2-12-2x2x2-10x-3=03) use the equation to solve for x
    tips:remember to multiply both sides of the '=' sign by a denominatortake your time and make note of the minus sign when collecting 'like' terms
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