rial 19 of 25 Subtract as indicated. $$ \frac{7x - 38}{x - 6} - \frac{x - 2}{x - 6} $$ Select the correct choice below and fill in the (Simplify your answer. Use integers or fractio as needed.) A. $$ \frac{7x - 38}{x - 6} - \frac{x - 2}{x - 6} = \square, x \neq \square $$ B. $$ \frac{7x - 38}{x - 6} - \frac{x - 2}{x - 6} = \square, \text{no numbers mu} $$
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Step 2: Subtract the numerators. $$ (7x - 38) - (x - 2) $$ Distribute the negative sign to the terms in the second parenthesis: $$ 7x - 38 - x + 2 $$ Combine like terms: $$ (7x - x) + (-38 + 2) $$ $$ 6x - 36 $$ Step 3: Write the result over the common Show more…
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