SOLUTION: Subtract and write in simplest form:
2 - 4
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a^2+a-12 a+4
Can anyone please explain this problem to me so I can figure out how to
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2 - 4
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a^2+a-12 a+4
Can anyone please explain this problem to me so I can figure out how to
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Question 65484: Subtract and write in simplest form:
2 - 4
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a^2+a-12 a+4
Can anyone please explain this problem to me so I can figure out how to understand the concepts and how one gets the actual answer. Love your help, thanks Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Subtract and write in simplest form:
2 - 4
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a^2+a-12 a+4
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[2/(a+4)(a-3)]-[4/(a+4)]
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lcd=(a+4)(a-3)
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=[2/lcd]-[4(a-3)/lcd]
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=[2-4a+12]/lcd
=[-4a+14]/(a+4)(a-3)
Cheers,
Stan H.
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