192k views
3 votes
Let f(x)= x+5/x+3 and g(x)= 5x−7/x^2-5x+6 . Subtract and simplify: f(x)−g(x)

a) −4x+50/x^2-5x+6
b) 4x−50/x^2-5x+6
c) None of the above
d) Both a and b

1 Answer

2 votes

Final answer:

To subtract and simplify f(x) - g(x), find a common denominator and combine the fractions. The simplified form is (x^2 - 2)/(x+3)(x-2).

Step-by-step explanation:

To subtract and simplify f(x) - g(x), we first need to find a common denominator for the two fractions. The common denominator is (x + 3)(x - 2). Then, we can rewrite f(x) and g(x) with the common denominator:

f(x) = (x+5)(x-2)/(x+3)(x-2) and g(x) = (5x-7)/(x+3)(x-2)

Next, we can subtract the two fractions:

f(x) - g(x) = (x+5)(x-2)/(x+3)(x-2) - (5x-7)/(x+3)(x-2)

Combining the fractions, we have:

f(x) - g(x) = (x^2+5x-2x-10-5x+7)/(x+3)(x-2)

Simplifying further, we get:

f(x) - g(x) = (x^2 - 2)/(x+3)(x-2)

Therefore, the simplified form of f(x) - g(x) is (x^2 - 2)/(x+3)(x-2). So, the correct option is a) -4x+50/(x^2-5x+6).

User KaraokeStu
by
8.0k points