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Ch. 3 - Polynomial and Rational Functions
Blitzer - College Algebra 8th Edition
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Capitolo 4, Problema 91

In Exercises 89–94, the equation for f is given by the simplified expression that results after performing the indicated operation. Write the equation for f and then graph the function. x/(2x+6) − 9/(x2−9)

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Identify the given expression: x2x+6 - 9x2 - 9.
Factor the denominators where possible: 2x + 6 = 2(x + 3) and x2 - 9 = (x - 3)(x + 3).
Find the least common denominator (LCD) for the two fractions, which is 2(x - 3)(x + 3).
Rewrite each fraction with the LCD as the denominator by multiplying numerator and denominator appropriately: multiply the first fraction by (x - 3)/(x - 3) and the second fraction by 2/2.
Combine the two fractions into a single fraction by subtracting the numerators over the common denominator, then simplify the numerator algebraically.

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