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Question 637530: How do I simplify (7/(12x)) - (y/(6x^2))
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Answer by DrBeeee(684) About Me  (Show Source):
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Factor out (1/6x) to give
(1/6x)[(7/2)-(y/x)]
Combine the inside of [] by cross-muliplication to yield
(1/6x)[(7x-2y)/2x] or
(7x-2y)/12x^2