Question

simplify ((4x+2)/(x+5))-((3x-1)/(x+5))

Answer 1

the denominators are the same, so you can combine these fractions

Answer 2

you do so by subtracting the numerators and placing them over the common denominator

Answer 3

similar example

(x-1)/(x+3) - (2x+5)/(x+3)

( (x-1) - (2x+5) )/(x+3)

( x-1 - 2x-5 )/(x+3)

( -x-6 )/(x+3)

Note: this is NOT the answer since it's just an example

Answer 4

so you combine like terms?

Answer 5

correct, in the numerator

Answer 6

what do you get for your answer

Answer 7

x+1/x+5

Answer 8

close, but no

Answer 9

keep in mind that you're subtracting off -1, so you're really doing -(-1) = +1

Answer 10

(4x+2) - (3x-1)

4x + 2 - 3x + 1 ... notice the sign change

Answer 11

so it would be x+3/x+5

Answer 12

yep

Answer 13

thank you (:

Answer 14

yw