Simplifying fractions - Ending up with wrong signI've been trying to simplify this1−1n+2+1(n+2)(n+3)to get it to that1−(n+3)−1(n+2)(n+3)but I always end up with this1−(n+3)+1(n+2)(n+3)Any ideas of where I'm going wrong? Wolfram Alpha gets it to correct form but it doesn't show me the steps (even in pro version)Thanks

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Simplifying fractions - Ending up with wrong signI&#039;ve been trying to simplify this1−1n+2+1(n+2)(n+3)to get it to that1−(n+3)−1(n+2)(n+3)but I always end up with this1−(n+3)+1(n+2)(n+3)Any ideas of where I&#039;m going wrong? Wolfram Alpha gets it to correct form but it doesn&#039;t show me the steps (even in pro version)Thanks

foireatoutmtw · Accepted Answer

Everywhere there is a minus sign, replace it with plus a negative.So with your original expression, try instead simplifying1+−1n+2+1(n+2)(n+3)and you should be much less prone to error.

Larry Hogan · Accepted Answer

You just have the problem that whilex−y+z=x−(y−z)you are instead writing:x−y+z=x−(y+z)

Simplifying fractions - Ending up with wrong sign I've been trying

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