Algebra Examples

Subtract (8k+9)/18-(2k+1)/18
Step 1
Combine the numerators over the common denominator.
Step 2
Simplify each term.
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Step 2.1
Apply the distributive property.
Step 2.2
Multiply by .
Step 2.3
Multiply by .
Step 3
Simplify terms.
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Step 3.1
Subtract from .
Step 3.2
Subtract from .
Step 3.3
Cancel the common factor of and .
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Step 3.3.1
Factor out of .
Step 3.3.2
Factor out of .
Step 3.3.3
Factor out of .
Step 3.3.4
Cancel the common factors.
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Step 3.3.4.1
Factor out of .
Step 3.3.4.2
Cancel the common factor.
Step 3.3.4.3
Rewrite the expression.