SOLUTION: what is 5x-4 over 3x+1 minus 2x-5 over 3x+1 reduce to

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Question 674900: what is 5x-4 over 3x+1 minus 2x-5 over 3x+1 reduce to
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With common denominators, subtract the numerators
5x-4 - (2x-5)
distribute the -
5x - 4 - 2x + 5
3x + 1
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