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simplify (1/(x+2))-(1/x)
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is this the problem? |dw:1372429802089:dw|
You are subtracting fractions with different denominators. You need a common denominator. What is the LCD of x + 2 and x?
x(x+2) or x^2+2x
both r same
wats the numerator
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x-(x+2)... so would it just be -2?
ss correct .... done ..
Good. The LCD is x(x + 2) Now you need to multiply the left fraction by x/x and the right fraction by (x + 2)/(x + 2), so both fractions have the common denominator.
I see you're ahead of me. Yes you're correct.
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