Given the expression:
x - 3 - 5
x² - x - 6 8x
We are to find the steps require to simplify the given difference of the two expressions into one.
Factor the expression:
x - 3 - 5
(x - 3)(x + 2) 8x
Reduce the fraction: 1 - 5
x + 2 8x
Rewrite fractions using the Least Common Denominator:
8x - 5(x + 2)
8x(x + 2)
Apply the Distributive property in the numerator or denominator:
8x - (5x + 10)
8x(x + 2)
Remove the parenthesis for addition or subtraction:
8x - 5x - 10
8x(x + 2)
Combine like terms:
3x - 10
8x(x + 2).