Subtract the linear expressions. (3/4x-1)-(1/3x+4)

DATT OZA asked Jan 22, 2022

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DATT OZA asked Jan 22, 2022

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Answer:

5/12x - 5

Explanation:

(3/4x - 1) - (1/3x + 4)

First, the fractions need to have a common denominator

3/4x = 9/12x and 1/3x = 4/12x

(9/12x - 1) - (4/12x + 4)

9/12x - 4/12x = 5/12x

-1 - +4 = -1 - 4 = -5

Patrick W answered Jan 28, 2022

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