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QuestionQuestion 3 of 5
Subtract the following rational expressions f+g16fg16\frac{f+g}{16}-\frac{f-g}{16}

Studdy Solution

STEP 1

1. The denominators of the rational expressions are the same.
2. The subtraction can be performed directly since the denominators are identical.
3. Simplification of the resulting expression is possible.

STEP 2

1. Subtract the numerators of the rational expressions.
2. Simplify the resulting expression.

STEP 3

Since the denominators are the same, subtract the numerators:
f+g16fg16=(f+g)(fg)16 \frac{f+g}{16} - \frac{f-g}{16} = \frac{(f+g) - (f-g)}{16}

STEP 4

Simplify the expression in the numerator:
(f+g)(fg)=f+gf+g=2g (f+g) - (f-g) = f + g - f + g = 2g

STEP 5

Now substitute back into the fraction:
2g16 \frac{2g}{16}
Simplify the fraction by dividing the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 2:
2g16=g8 \frac{2g}{16} = \frac{g}{8}
The simplified expression is:
g8 \boxed{\frac{g}{8}}

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