Intermediate Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-894-7
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-894-3

Chapter 6 - Review Exercises - Page 497: 28

Answer

$3(x+y)$.

Work Step by Step

The given expression is $=\frac{3x^2}{x-y}+\frac{3y^2}{y-x}$. Rewrite as shown below. $=\frac{3x^2}{x-y}+\frac{3y^2}{-(x-y)}$ $=\frac{3x^2}{x-y}-\frac{3y^2}{x-y}$ Add numerators because both denominators are equal. $=\frac{3x^2-3y^2}{x-y}$ Factor $3x^2-3y^2$. $=3(x^2-y^2)$ Use the algebraic identity $a^2-b^2=(a+b)(a-b)$. $=3(x+y)(x-y)$ Substitute the factor into the fraction. $=\frac{3(x+y)(x-y)}{x-y}$ Cancel common terms. $=3(x+y)$.
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