Math Problem Statement

(3a+2b)/(4a-b)-(2a-b)/b-2a)

Solution

Let's simplify the given expression step by step:

The expression is:

3a+2b4ab2abb2a\frac{3a + 2b}{4a - b} - \frac{2a - b}{b - 2a}

Step 1: Simplify the second fraction

Notice that the second denominator b2ab - 2a can be factored as (2ab)-(2a - b). So, we rewrite the fraction:

2abb2a=2ab(2ab)=1\frac{2a - b}{b - 2a} = \frac{2a - b}{-(2a - b)} = -1

Step 2: Substitute back into the expression

Now, the expression becomes:

3a+2b4ab(1)\frac{3a + 2b}{4a - b} - (-1)

Step 3: Simplify the expression

Subtracting 1-1 is the same as adding 11:

3a+2b4ab+1\frac{3a + 2b}{4a - b} + 1

So the simplified form of the expression is:

3a+2b4ab+1\frac{3a + 2b}{4a - b} + 1

This is the final simplified expression.

Do you have any questions or would you like further details?

Here are 5 related questions to explore further:

  1. How would the expression change if you swapped the variables aa and bb?
  2. What happens to the expression when a=ba = b?
  3. Can you factorize the numerator 3a+2b3a + 2b?
  4. How would you simplify this expression if a=0a = 0?
  5. How can you express the original expression in terms of a common denominator?

Tip: Always look for ways to factor or simplify expressions early in the process to make algebraic manipulation easier.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Fraction Simplification
Factoring
Basic Arithmetic

Formulas

Fraction subtraction
Factoring identities

Theorems

Basic principles of fraction manipulation
Distributive property

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10