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Solve the problem please-example-1
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Simplifying Difference of Rational Expressions

Explanation:


(5x)/(5y)-(2x)/(5y)\\ (5x -2x)/(5y)\\ ((5-2)x)/(5y) \\ (3x)/(5y)

Answer:


(3x)/(5y) \\

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Answer:

The correct answer would be 3x/5y

Explanation:

You are substracting, and the denominator is the same for both 5x/5y and 2x/5y, so it will remain the same (5y). This only leaves you needing to substract 5x-2x, which equals 3.

5x/5y-2x/5y= 3x/5y

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