Question

1/x - 1/(x+5) = ???/x(x+5)

Answer 1

I think it's 5, but I need reassurance please!

Answer 2

it would be x-x+5, which is 5, correct? For the numerator?

Answer 3

yes you are correct.

Answer 4

5 /(x(x+5))

Answer 5

Awesome! I thought it was right, but I'm getting tired and there is MORE to do! THANKS!

Answer 6

\[\frac{1}{x} - \frac{1}{x+5} = \frac{1(x+5)}{x(x+5)} - \frac{1(x)}{x(x+5)} = \frac{x+5-x}{x(x+5)}=\frac{5}{x(x+5)}\]