SOLUTION: Subtract and simplify
3/x^2+10x-56 - 2/x^2+16x+28
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Question 376614: Subtract and simplify
3/x^2+10x-56 - 2/x^2+16x+28
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given expression.
Factor the first denominator.
Factor the second denominator.
Notice that the LCD is
Multiply the first fraction by (to get the denominator equal to the LCD)
Multiply the second fraction by (to get the denominator equal to the LCD)
Distribute.
Combine the numerators and place them over the LCD
Distribute.
Combine like terms.
Highlight the common terms.
Cancel out the common terms.
Simplify
FOIL
So
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