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shutuplaurie
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  • 03-11-2016
  • Mathematics
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what is the simplified form of (x+8)/4 -(x+5)/4

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candystarlover4
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  • 03-11-2016

Step 1. Join denominators

\(\frac{x+8-x-5}{4}\)

Step 2. Gather like terms

\(\frac{(x-x)+8-5}{4}\)

Step 3. Simplify \((x-x)+8-5\) to \(8-5\)

\(\frac{8-5}{4}\)

Step 4. Simplify \(8-5\) to \(3\)

\(\frac{3}{4}\)

Done! :) 

Decimal Form If Needed: 0.75

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