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What is the difference of the rational expression below 2x/x+3 - 4/x

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Answer:


(2x^2-4x-12)/(x^2+3x)

Explanation:

=>
(2x)/(x+3) - (4)/(x)

LCM = x(x-3)

=>
(2x^2-4(x+3))/(x(x+3))

=>
(2x^2-4x-12)/(x^2+3x)

This is the required simplest form and can't be simplified further.

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