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Question 320854: what if we have a common denominator, and we are subtracting?
For example:
4x - 3 3x - 4
------------ - -----------------
x - 5 x - 5
How would you proceed? What is your final answer?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If you have a common denominator, then just subtract the numerators and place them over the common denominator.


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