Thread: simplify the expression

1/x^2+2x+1 subtract 1/x^2-4x-5

and give your answer in the form of f(x)/g(x)

your answer for the function f(x) is: ________
your answer for the function of g(x) is: _______

Originally Posted by B-lap

\frac{1}{x^2+2x+1}-\frac{1}{x^2-4x-5}

and give your answer in the form of f(x)/g(x)

your answer for the function f(x) is: ________
your answer for the function of g(x) is: _______

Factor the denominators. (This makes it easier to find a common denominator.)



Make common denominators and subtract.