SOLUTION: Help!!! The problem reads: Subtract. Express your answer in simplest form. 2x over x-8 minus 16 over x-8 I am not certain how to complete this problem. Please adv

Question 89653: Help!!!
The problem reads:
Subtract. Express your answer in simplest form.

2x over x-8 minus 16 over x-8
I am not certain how to complete this problem. Please advise. Thank you.
Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
you are subtracting two fractions that have the same denominator so just subtract the numerators

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