Functions Modeling Change: A Preparation for Calculus, 5th Edition

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Chapter 11 - Polynomial and Rational Functions - Exercises to Skills Review for Chapter 11 - Page 494: 13

Answer

$\frac{4y^3z-3wz}{x^2y^4}$

Work Step by Step

Rewrite the fractions to get a common denominator. $$\frac{4z}{x^2y}-\frac{3w}{xy^4}=\frac{4y^3z}{x^2y^4}-\frac{3wx}{x^2y^4}$$ Since the fractions, have the same denominator, they can be added to get $\frac{4y^3z-3wx}{x^2y^4}$
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