(x+1)/(3-x) - (3x^2+2)/((x-3)(x+2))=(2x-5)/(x+2) sove equation

To solve the equation 

\[
\frac{x+1}{3-x} - \frac{3x^2 + 2}{(x-3)(x+2)} = \frac{2x-5}{x+2},
\]

let's start by finding a common denominator. The common denominator will be \((3-x)(x-3)(x+2)\).

### Step 1: Rewrite each term with the common denominator

1. The left-hand side becomes:

\[
\frac{(x+1)(x-3)(x+2)}{(3-x)(x-3)(x+2)} - \frac{(3x^2 + 2)(3-x)}{(x-3)(x+2)(3-x)}.
\]

2. The right-hand side becomes:

\[
\frac{(2x-5)(3-x)}{(x+2)(3-x)}.
\]

### Step 2: Multiply through by the common denominator

Multiplying the entire equation by \((3-x)(x-3)(x+2)\) will eliminate the denominators:

\[
(x+1)(x-3)(x+2) - (3x^2 + 2)(3-x) = (2x-5)(3-x).
\]

### Step 3: Expand each term

1. **Left side:**
   - First term: 
   \[
   (x+1)(x-3)(x+2) = (x^2 - 3x + 2x - 6)(x + 1) = (x^2 - x - 6)(x + 1).
   \]
   - Expanding this gives:
   \[
   x^3 + x^2 - 6x - 6.
   \]
   - Second term:
   \[
   -(3x^2 + 2)(3-x) = -((3x^2 + 2)(3) - (3x^2 + 2)(x)) = -9x^2 - 6 + 3x^3 + 2x.
   \]

2. **Right side:**
   \[
   (2x - 5)(3 - x) = 6x - 2x^2 - 15 + 5x = -2x^2 + 11x - 15.
   \]

### Step 4: Combine and simplify the left side

Combining the left side gives us:

\[
x^3 - 9x^2 + 11x - 6.
\]

### Step 5: Set up the equation

Now we have:

\[
x^3 - 9x^2 + 11x - 6 = -2x^2 + 11x - 15.
\]

### Step 6: Rearranging

Bringing all terms to one side:

\[
x^3 - 7x^2 + 0x + 9 = 0.
\]

### Step 7: Solve for \(x\)

We can use synthetic division or the Rational Root Theorem to find possible roots.

### Step 8: Testing potential rational roots

Let's test \(x = 3\):

\[
3^3 - 7(3^2) + 9 = 27 - 63 + 9 = -27 \quad \text{(not a root)}.
\]

Testing \(x = 1\):

\[
1^3 - 7(1^2) + 9 = 1 - 7 + 9 = 3 \quad \text{(not a root)}.
\]

Continuing to test rational roots, we find:

Eventually, by using a method (such as factoring or using numerical methods), you can identify the roots or apply the cubic formula.

### Conclusion

The roots can be approximated or derived using a calculator or numerical method. 

Do you need detailed steps on finding roots or further explanations on any part? Here are some questions to consider:

1. Would you like to see how to factor cubic equations?
2. Do you want to learn about synthetic division?
3. Are you interested in using numerical methods to solve equations?
4. Would you like to explore polynomial long division?
5. Do you need clarification on any algebraic manipulations?

**Tip:** Always check for extraneous solutions when solving rational equations.

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