Question 286481: (x/3)-(5/x-2)
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! (x/3)-(5/x-2)
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least common denominator: 3(x-2)
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Rewrite each fraction with the lcd as its denominator:
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(x(x-2)/lcd) - (5*3/lcd)
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Combine the numerators over the lcd:
[x(x-2)-15)/lcd
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[x^2-2x-15]/[3(x-2)]
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= [(x-5)(x+3)]/[3(x-2)]
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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