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\frac{2x+8}{x-4}+\frac{-9x}{x-4}
To add or subtract expressions, expand them to make their denominators the same. Least common multiple of x-4 and 4-x is x-4. Multiply \frac{9x}{4-x} times \frac{-1}{-1}.
\frac{2x+8-9x}{x-4}
Since \frac{2x+8}{x-4} and \frac{-9x}{x-4} have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.
\frac{-7x+8}{x-4}
Combine like terms in 2x+8-9x.
\frac{2x+8}{x-4}+\frac{-9x}{x-4}
To add or subtract expressions, expand them to make their denominators the same. Least common multiple of x-4 and 4-x is x-4. Multiply \frac{9x}{4-x} times \frac{-1}{-1}.
\frac{2x+8-9x}{x-4}
Since \frac{2x+8}{x-4} and \frac{-9x}{x-4} have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.
\frac{-7x+8}{x-4}
Combine like terms in 2x+8-9x.