SOLUTION: I think I need some help. I am not sure I have the correct answer for this problem could you walk me through it? I have several answers. Subtract and express in simplest form.

Question 97392: I think I need some help. I am not sure I have the correct answer for this problem could you walk me through it? I have several answers. Subtract and express in simplest form.
5a-12/a^2-8a+15 - 3a - 2/a^2 - 8a + 15
Thank you for your help with this problem.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given expression

Combine the fractions

Distribute the negative

Combine like terms

Factor out the GCF

Factor the denominator

Cancel like terms

Simplify

Check:

To verify the answer, simply compare the graphs of and . If they are equivalent (they are), then the answer is verified.
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