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: 46

Answer

$x+3$

Work Step by Step

... When one denominator is the opposite, or additive inverse of the other, first multiply either rational expression by $\displaystyle \frac{-1}{-1}$ to obtain a common denominator. $\displaystyle \frac{x^{2}}{x-3}+\frac{9}{3-x}\cdot \displaystyle \frac{-1}{-1} = \displaystyle \frac{x^{2}}{x-3}+ \frac{-9}{x-3}$ ... To add/subtract rational expressions with the same denominator, add/subtract numerators and place the sum/difference over the common denominator. If possible, factor and simplify the result. $= \displaystyle \frac{x^{2}-9}{x-3}$ ... recognize a difference of squares in the numerator $= \displaystyle \frac{(x+3)(x-3)}{(x-3)}$ ... reduce (divide the numerator and denominator with common factors) $=\displaystyle \frac{x+3}{1}$ $=x+3$
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