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### Perform the Indicated Operations

Given the following mathematical expression, perform the indicated operations:

\[ \frac{x^3}{x-1} - \frac{x^2}{y - xy} \]

Options for the solution:
1. \(xy\)
2. \(-x\)
3. \(-xy\)

To proceed with answering the question:

1. **Simplify each fraction separately**:
   - For the first term \(\frac{x^3}{x - 1}\), factor if possible.
   - For the second term \(\frac{x^2}{y - xy}\), factor out the common terms.

2. **Find a common denominator if necessary**.

3. **Perform the subtraction of the fractions**.

4. **Simplify the resulting expression**.

Once calculations are complete, select one of the given options that correctly matches your simplified result from the list \( \{xy, -x, -xy\} \).

If you need assistance with the calculation or conceptual understanding, don't hesitate to click the "ASK FOR HELP" button available below the question UI.

- Press "NEXT QUESTION" to proceed after completing this question.

For further help:
- Review algebraic operations involving fractions.
- Pay attention to factoring techniques and common denominators.

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Transcribed Image Text:### Perform the Indicated Operations Given the following mathematical expression, perform the indicated operations: \[ \frac{x^3}{x-1} - \frac{x^2}{y - xy} \] Options for the solution: 1. \(xy\) 2. \(-x\) 3. \(-xy\) To proceed with answering the question: 1. **Simplify each fraction separately**: - For the first term \(\frac{x^3}{x - 1}\), factor if possible. - For the second term \(\frac{x^2}{y - xy}\), factor out the common terms. 2. **Find a common denominator if necessary**. 3. **Perform the subtraction of the fractions**. 4. **Simplify the resulting expression**. Once calculations are complete, select one of the given options that correctly matches your simplified result from the list \( \{xy, -x, -xy\} \). If you need assistance with the calculation or conceptual understanding, don't hesitate to click the "ASK FOR HELP" button available below the question UI. - Press "NEXT QUESTION" to proceed after completing this question. For further help: - Review algebraic operations involving fractions. - Pay attention to factoring techniques and common denominators. © 2007, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016 Glynlyon, Inc.
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