If you have two sets of integers {1, 2, 3, 4} and {4, 5, 6, 7}, then the sum of each set is 10 and 22, respectively, with a difference of 12. Based on logic, we know that this applies to any numbers you choose that meet the criteria. Number theory offers a more formalized outlook on these concepts.
The answer is D.
I'm assuming this is x^2 + 3x - 4 and x(x^2 + 3x - 2)
1.) First distribute x(x^2 + 3x - 2) to get x^3 + 3x^2 - 2x.
2.) Because you are subtracting all the terms from x^3 + 3x^2 - 2x, it's the same thing as distributing -1 to x^2 + 3x - 4 and then adding it to x^3 + 3x^2 - 2x.
3.) -1(x^2 + 3x - 4) = -x^2 - 3x + 4
4.) Add (x^3 + 3x^2 - 2x) + (-x^2 - 3x + 4)
5.) x^3 + 2x^2 - 5x + 4 is your final answer.
The two fractions that added together give you a sum of -7/24 are 1/24+-8/24= -7/24
