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Ari
Lv 4
Ari asked in Science & MathematicsMathematics · 8 years ago

Quick Algebra Problem....10 points!?

Having a heck of a time with this problem...i dont know why but I am.

Is there any possible way you would be kind enough to help me with this? much appreciated

The problem is in the link cuz I cannot write it out here without it getting confusing.

http://i49.tinypic.com/ebeog5.jpg

Update:

Thanks so so much Allison! I have a Boston terrier too!

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  • 8 years ago
    Favorite Answer

    Not because 12x + y is not the same as 12(x+y). The answer would be correct if the numerator were 12(x+y).

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    you're technically properly suitable, to boot the actuality that with the 2d subject, i could substitute the order to: 4x^3 + 3x^2 + 8 frequently, those expressions are written beginning with the suitable potential of x to the smallest potential of x. fairly circumstances, they are written in opposite order, yet purely approximately consistently so as of powers, the two lowering (extra elementary) or increasing (much less elementary).

  • Philo
    Lv 7
    8 years ago

    it's not correct because x + y is not a factor of 12x + y. you can only cancel factors, not parts of sums.

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