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Subtracting Rational Expressions (Like Denominators)

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1.
What is the first step when subtracting ?
1. a)Multiply the numerators
2. b)Add the denominators
3. c)Verify the denominators are the same
4. d)Factor both expressions
2.
Simplify: . Enter only the numerator of your answer.
3.
What is equal to?
1. a)
2. b)
3. c)
4. d)
4.
Simplify:
5.
Simplify: . Enter your answer as a fraction.
6.
Simplify:
7.
Simplify:
1. a)
2. b)
3. c)
4. d)
8.
Simplify and factor the numerator. Write your answer in factored form.
9.
Simplify:
10.
Simplify and factor: . What is the simplified answer?
11.
What is the result of ?
1. a)
2. b)
3. c)
4. d)
12.
Simplify completely:
13.
Simplify: . Factor your final answer completely.
14.
Simplify:
1. a)
2. b)
3. c)
4. d)
15.
Simplify completely:
16.
If , what is the value of ?