Asked by Alex
Simplify each sum or difference. State any restrictions on the variable.
a + 11 a - 21
-------- (Over) + ----------
3a - 5 3a - 5
a + 11 a - 21
-------- (Over) + ----------
3a - 5 3a - 5
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Answered by
Reiny
Trying to type fractions using our format results in a jumbled-up mess like above.
Try it like this:
(a + 11)/(3a-5) + (a - 21)/(3a-5) , hoping this is what you meant.
Since we already have a common denominator, just add up the top.
=( a+11 + a-21)/(3a-5)
= (2a - 10)/(3a - 5)
Try it like this:
(a + 11)/(3a-5) + (a - 21)/(3a-5) , hoping this is what you meant.
Since we already have a common denominator, just add up the top.
=( a+11 + a-21)/(3a-5)
= (2a - 10)/(3a - 5)
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