SOLUTION: A board of lenght 5/x+3 inches was cut into two pieces. If one pice is 4/x-3 inches, express the lenght od the other board as a rational expression.

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: A board of lenght 5/x+3 inches was cut into two pieces. If one pice is 4/x-3 inches, express the lenght od the other board as a rational expression. This question is from textbook

Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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It depends.

Do you mean and

or

and

Use parentheses next time so that your meaning is clear.

Whichever it is, just subtract the second expression from the first and simplify the result.


John