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What is the simplified form of (x+8)/4 -(x+5)/4
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What is the simplified form of (x+8)/4 -(x+5)/4

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Step 1. Join denominators


(x+8-x-5)/(4)

Step 2. Gather like terms


((x-x)+8-5)/(4)

Step 3. Simplify
(x-x)+8-5 to
8-5


(8-5)/(4)

Step 4. Simplify
8-5 to
3


(3)/(4)

Done! :)

Decimal Form If Needed: 0.75
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