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Problem 1MCCP: In Exercises 1-25, simplify the given expression or perform the indicated operation (and simplify,...
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Subtract and show steps. Keep denominator factored.
x+5 2x+1
——— - ———
x^2 -8x-33 x^2 +10x+21
![### Subtraction of Rational Expressions
**Problem 3: Subtract. Keep the denominator factored.**
\[
\frac{x+5}{x^2 - 8x - 33} - \frac{2x+1}{x^2 + 10x + 21}
\]
For educational purposes, remember when subtracting rational expressions, follow these steps:
1. **Factor the Denominators**: Check each denominator to see if it can be factored into simpler polynomials.
2. **Common Denominator**: Find a common denominator if necessary. This is essential for subtraction of fractions, including rational expressions.
3. **Combine**: Combine the numerators over the common denominator.
4. **Simplify**: Simplify the resulting expression if possible.
This problem does not include graphs or diagrams, so focus on algebraic manipulation as described in the steps above.](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2F32d4a021-f662-4981-984d-49ca684ba631%2F4d107b2b-ca4f-4b0a-b385-7354c527f06a%2Fmxeom7_processed.jpeg&w=3840&q=75)
Transcribed Image Text:### Subtraction of Rational Expressions
**Problem 3: Subtract. Keep the denominator factored.**
\[
\frac{x+5}{x^2 - 8x - 33} - \frac{2x+1}{x^2 + 10x + 21}
\]
For educational purposes, remember when subtracting rational expressions, follow these steps:
1. **Factor the Denominators**: Check each denominator to see if it can be factored into simpler polynomials.
2. **Common Denominator**: Find a common denominator if necessary. This is essential for subtraction of fractions, including rational expressions.
3. **Combine**: Combine the numerators over the common denominator.
4. **Simplify**: Simplify the resulting expression if possible.
This problem does not include graphs or diagrams, so focus on algebraic manipulation as described in the steps above.
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