Question

how do you add and subtract rational functions

Answer 1

only add of subtract variables with equal powers

Answer 2

example 2x^2 + 3x^2 +6x+7 = 5x^2 +6x +7

Answer 3

can you give me an example and explain the steps?

Answer 4

do you have a particular question maybe i can explain the steps better then

Answer 5

eh no..

Answer 6

k so say if i had x^4 + x^5 +5x^4 +7x^4 +6 then all u do is look at x that have the same power

Answer 7

so x^4, 5x^4, 7x^4 all the x's have same power here now look at the numbers in front of x (no number = 1)

Answer 8

so for this one we have 1+5+7 = 13 ... now tack on the x^4 ... 13x^4

Answer 9

better?

Answer 10

sorta