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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Subtract and write the answer in simplest form: ....PLZ HELP

OpenStudy (anonymous):

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

The denominators are the same, which means what?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

9x-12/3x-4, same denominators, straight up subtract brah

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i am not sure if it is 3 or \[(9x-12)/(3x-4)\]

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

notice how 9x-12 factors to 3(3x-4)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

OOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!! I seee.

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

yes, the 3x-4 terms will cancel

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

leaving you with 3

OpenStudy (anonymous):

you can cancel out

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

exactly

OpenStudy (anonymous):

cewl.

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