SOLUTION: How do I subtract the rational expressions below? a - 1

SOLUTION: How do I subtract the rational expressions below? a - 1 - 2a + 3 4a a Thanks

Question 335921: How do I subtract the rational expressions below?
a - 1 - 2a + 3
4a a
Thanks
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given expression.

Multiply the second fraction by

Distribute.

Combine the fractions (this is only possible since the denominators are equal).

Distribute.

Combine like terms.

So

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