The denominator of the second fraction can be factored as (a-2)(2a-7), then it becomes doable. You cancel the (2a-7) factors, and are left with:

Do note that you have erased the fact that a≠0 and a≠7/2, so you should always mention that.
Answer:
x+y= 59, x-y= -13
Step-by-step explanation:
We know that x is the smaller number and y is the bigger number. We also know that the difference is 13, meaning x-y= -13. Since the sum of the two numbers is 59, x+y= 59
Her statement is possible, the first rectangle could be equal to the second because x is unknown so if x was 5in in the first rectangle and - 1 in the second rectangle both problems would look like this 2 in & 5 in and the second one 5in & (2 in = (-1 +3)).
-3(y + 5) + 3(2y + 6)
-3y - 15 + 6y + 18
3y + 3
Answer:
3y + 3
Hope this helps.