SOLUTION: how would i do this? Combine the following fractions by addition or subtraction as directed
3 over a+2 + 4 over 2-a - 6 over asq. - 4
Algebra.Com
Question 146857: how would i do this? Combine the following fractions by addition or subtraction as directed
3 over a+2 + 4 over 2-a - 6 over asq. - 4
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
From your explanation, I think this is your problem.
First step is to find a common denominator.
Let's re-write the equation using the following,
Using this identity, we can find the common denominator,
If we multiply the first term by (a-2)/(a-2)
and the second term by (a+2)/(a+2), then we
will have the common denominator (a+2)(a-2).
RELATED QUESTIONS
how would i do this? Combine the following fractions by addition or subtraction as... (answered by stanbon)
how would i do this? Combine the following fractions by addition or subtraction as... (answered by mangopeeler07)
Combine the following fractions by addition or subtraction as directed.... (answered by RAY100)
I am having some problems with some multiplying and dividing of polynomial fractions, and (answered by JenniferTutors)
how would i do this? Simplify the following fractions by putting them in lowest terms or... (answered by stanbon)
how would i do this? Simplify the following fractions by putting them in lowest terms or... (answered by mangopeeler07)
I have worked this problem and I'm not sure if I have done it correctly. Could someone... (answered by scott8148,stanbon)
Which of the following statements is not true?
a. Multiplication distributes over... (answered by stanbon)
write the expression as a single logarithm using the addition and subtraction method... (answered by Alan3354)