SOLUTION: The problem I am having difficulty with is subtracting a rational expression. The problem is as follows: 2/5 - y/y-2 I came up with -3y-2/5(y-2). Did I do it right? Thanks.

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Question 56353: The problem I am having difficulty with is subtracting a rational expression.
The problem is as follows:
2/5 - y/y-2
I came up with -3y-2/5(y-2). Did I do it right? Thanks.

Answer by Cintchr(481) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
+2%2F5+-+y%2F%28y-2%29+
+%282%28y-2%29+-+5y%29%2F5%28y-2%29+
+%282y+-+4+-+5y%29%2F%285y+-10%29+
+%28-3y-4%29%2F%285y-10%29+
You forgot to multiply the 2 * -2 ... giving you -4