To subtract fractions, we need a common denominator.
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the common denominator will be (y-2)(y+3)
The answer above will be the simplified form.
Step-by-step explanation:
Add everything and then equate it to 360 and when you have found x, substitute it in A and B
<span>x = Joe's age and </span><span>y = James's age
</span><span>Joe is 10 years older than James - equation - x = y + 10
</span><span>In 8 years twice Joe's age will equal three times James's age - equation -
2(x+8) = 3(y+8)
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<span>2(x+8) = 3(y+8) </span>
<span>2(y + 10 +8) = 3(y+8) { substitute y + 10 for x </span>
<span>2(y + 18) = 3(y + 8) </span>
<span>2y + 36 = 3y + 24 </span>
<span>12 = y </span>
<span>Joe is 22 and James is 12.</span>
Answer is the last choice
2a-4/1= -a-1/a-4
Cross multiply
(2a-4)(a-4)= -(a-1)
2a^2-8a-4a+16= -a+1
Bring right to left sign change signs
2a^2-8a-4a+16+a-1=0
Combine like terms
2a^2-11a+15=0
a= 2 b= -11 c= 15
Use quadratic formula
-b+-sq rt of b^2-4ac. Divided by 2a
-(-11) +- 11^2-4(2)(15) divided by 2(2)
11+-sq rt 121-120 divided by 4
11+1 /4. 11-1/4
12/4. 10/4
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