Q. Algebra ReviewQuestion 19 of 35 (1 point) | Question Attempt: 1 of 114=15=16=17=18=19=2Simplify.32c−51c
Identify Variable: Identify the common variable in both terms. Both terms have the variable c. We will combine like terms by subtracting the coefficients.
Find Common Denominator: Find a common denominator for the fractions (32) and (51).The common denominator for 3 and 5 is 15.
Convert to Common Denominator: Convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with the common denominator.(32)c becomes (3×52×5)c which is (1510)c.(51)c becomes (5×31×3)c which is (153)c.
Subtract Fractions: Subtract the new fractions.(1510)c−(153)c=1510−3c=157c.
Write Final Expression: Write the final simplified expression.The simplified expression is (157)c.
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