Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-805-X
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-805-9

Chapter 7 - Section 7.3 - Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions with the Same Denominator - Exercise Set - Page 507: 33

Answer

$-\displaystyle \frac{1}{y}$

Work Step by Step

To subtract rational expressions with the same denominator, subtract numerators and place the difference over the common denominator. If possible, factor and simplify the result. --- Don't forget to place the second numerator in parentheses when subtracting. $\displaystyle \frac{3y^{2}-1}{3y^{3}}-\frac{6y^{2}-1}{3y^{3}}= \displaystyle \frac{3y^{2}-1-(6y^{2}-1)}{3y^{3}}$ $= \displaystyle \frac{3y^{2}-1-6y^{2}+1}{3y^{3}}$ $= \displaystyle \frac{-3y^{2}}{3y^{3}}$ $=\displaystyle \frac{3y^{2}(-1)}{3y^{2}(y)}$ ... reduce (divide the numerator and denominator with common factors) $=-\displaystyle \frac{1}{y}$
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