SOLUTION: subtract expressions with like denominators as indicated 12/z-1 - 2z+4/z-1

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Question 212946: subtract expressions with like denominators as indicated
12/z-1 - 2z+4/z-1

Answer by rapaljer(4671)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


The LCD = z-1, so just subtract the numerators:



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