Subtraction of Polynomials

Discussion in 'Algebra' started by nycmathguy, Aug 6, 2022.

  1. nycmathguy

    nycmathguy

    Joined:
    Jun 27, 2021
    Messages:
    5,386
    Likes Received:
    422
    College Algebra
    Chapter 1/Section 7

    This one is 36.



    IMG_20220805_193149.jpg

    IMG_20220805_193201.jpg
     
    nycmathguy, Aug 6, 2022
    #1
  2. nycmathguy

    HallsofIvy

    Joined:
    Nov 6, 2021
    Messages:
    161
    Likes Received:
    78
    NO! Once you factor the 3 out of the numerator, you have 3(x^2- 3) which cannot be factored like that.
     
    HallsofIvy, Aug 16, 2022
    #2
    nycmathguy likes this.
  3. nycmathguy

    nycmathguy

    Joined:
    Jun 27, 2021
    Messages:
    5,386
    Likes Received:
    422
    Thanks for pointing out my error.

    Note: I have moved on to another forum. You can find me at mathforums.com. My username there is blueridge.
     
    nycmathguy, Aug 17, 2022
    #3
Ask a Question

Want to reply to this thread or ask your own question?

You'll need to choose a username for the site, which only take a couple of moments (here). After that, you can post your question and our members will help you out.
Similar Threads
There are no similar threads yet.
Loading...