Jose N.

asked • 05/25/15

Please simplify

2x/2x-3  -  x/4x2-9

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Mark M. answered • 05/25/15

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2x / (2x - 3)  - x / (4x2 - 9)                Factor demoninator
2x / (2x - 3) - x / (2x + 3)(2x - 3)      Multiply to get common demoninators
2x(2x +3) / (2x + 3)(2x - 3) - x / (2x + 3)(2x - 3)   Distribute
2x2 + 6x / (2x + 3)(2x - 3) - x / (2x + 3)(2x - 3)     Combine numerators
2x2 + 5x / (2x + 3)(2x - 3)
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