Question

REALLY NEED HELP ASAP! PLEASE!! MEDALS WILL BE AWARDED!
Subtract the rational expression:
(x+2/2x)-(x/x+3)
Discuss and identify any possible restrictions that exist with (or in) the resulting rational expression.

Answer 1

@pooja195

Answer 2

Is this expression suppose to equal anything..?

Answer 3

If not, just multiply both sides by both denominators which are x+3 and 2x

Answer 4

\[(x+3)(2x)\frac{ x+2 }{ 2x }-\frac{ x }{ x+3 }(x+3)(2x)\]
Once you cross out the terms. You are left with
\[(x+3)(x+2)-x(2x)\]
From there, multiply and distribute the parenthesis.

Answer 5

As for the restrictions, it's any number that makes any of the denominators 0.

Answer 6

where does the division sign go between the terms (x+3)(x+2) - x(2x) or isn't there one?

Answer 7

There is no more fractions after you cross out the terms

Answer 8

Okay do you think you can help me with another one?

Answer 9

Make a new question and tag

Answer 10

okay thanks!

Answer 11

Can you show what it looks like when they are multiplied please. That would help me understand it really well.