Answer:
see explanation
Step-by-step explanation:
Factorise both denominators
x² + 2x = x(x + 2) ← common factor of x
x² - 4 = (x - 2)(x + 2) ← difference of squares
Before subtracting we require common denominators
Multiply the numerator/denominator of the first fraction by (x - 2)
Multiply the numerator of the second fraction by x
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Distribute and simplify the numerator leaving the denominator
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Answer:
x = 4, y = -4
Step-by-step explanation:
9x + 3y = 24
3x + y = 8 divide both sides by 3
y = 8 - 3x subtract 3x from both sides
2y + 4x = 8
2(8 - 3x) + 4x = 8 replace y with 8 - 3x
16 - 6x + 4x = 8 distributive property
-6x + 4x = 8 - 16 subtract 16 from both sides
-2x = -8 divide both sides by -2
x = 4
y = 8 - 3x
y = 8 - 3(4) replace x with 4
y = 8 - 12
y = -4
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