Question

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

Answer 1

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