Thread: algebra fraction

does anyone know the answer to my question it is very difficult and i need help thanks

4 5
___ - ___
a+2 A+2


mikey

Originally Posted by mikeymathmetician

does anyone know the answer to my question it is very difficult and i need help thanks

4 - 5
___ ___
a+2 A+2


mikey

If you are asking

Factor out the a+2 to get

Assuming, as above, that it is , perform the subtraction just like you always do once you have fractions with common denominators - simply subtract the numerator and leave the denominator as is.

Since 4 - 5 = -1, your answer is . No factoring required.