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 - Section 6.2 - Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions - Concept and Vocabulary Check - Page 426: 6

Answer

$(x+3)$ and $(x-2)$. $(x+3)$ and $(x+1)$. $(x+3)(x-2)(x+1)$.

Work Step by Step

The given expression is $\frac{x-1}{x^2+x-6}-\frac{x-2}{x^2+4x+3}$ The first denominator is $x^2+x-6$. Rewrite the middle term $x$ as $3x-2x$. $x^2+3x-2x-6$ Group terms. $(x^2+3x)+(-2x-6)$ Factor each term. $x(x+3)-2(x+3)$ Factor out $(x+3)$. $(x+3)(x-2)$ The factor of the first denominator is $(x+3)(x-2)$. The second denominator is $x^2+4x+3$. Rewrite the middle term $4x$ as $3x+x$. $x^2+3x+x+3$ Group terms. $(x^2+3x)+(x+3)$ Factor each term. $x(x+3)+1(x+3)$ Factor out $(x+3)$. $(x+3)(x+1)$ The factor of the second denominator is $(x+3)(x+1)$. The LCD of both denominators is $(x+3)(x-2)(x+1)$.
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