Math Problem Statement

\frac{9x-4y}{x^{2}-y^{2}}-\frac{1}{2y-2x}

Solution

To simplify the expression

9x4yx2y212y2x,\frac{9x-4y}{x^{2}-y^{2}} - \frac{1}{2y-2x},

we can first rewrite x2y2x^2 - y^2 as (xy)(x+y)(x - y)(x + y) and factor out the denominator of the second term:

  1. The second term can be rewritten as 12(yx)=12(xy)\frac{1}{2(y-x)} = -\frac{1}{2(x-y)}.

Thus, the expression becomes:

9x4y(xy)(x+y)+12(xy).\frac{9x - 4y}{(x - y)(x + y)} + \frac{1}{2(x - y)}.

Now, we need a common denominator to combine the two fractions. The common denominator will be 2(xy)(x+y)2(x - y)(x + y).

Now, we rewrite each term:

  1. The first term: 9x4y(xy)(x+y)22=2(9x4y)2(xy)(x+y)=18x8y2(xy)(x+y).\frac{9x - 4y}{(x - y)(x + y)} \cdot \frac{2}{2} = \frac{2(9x - 4y)}{2(x - y)(x + y)} = \frac{18x - 8y}{2(x - y)(x + y)}.

  2. The second term: 12(xy)(x+y)(x+y)=x+y2(xy)(x+y).-\frac{1}{2(x - y)} \cdot \frac{(x + y)}{(x + y)} = -\frac{x + y}{2(x - y)(x + y)}.

Now we can combine the two fractions:

18x8y(x+y)2(xy)(x+y)=18x8yxy2(xy)(x+y)=17x9y2(xy)(x+y).\frac{18x - 8y - (x + y)}{2(x - y)(x + y)} = \frac{18x - 8y - x - y}{2(x - y)(x + y)} = \frac{17x - 9y}{2(x - y)(x + y)}.

Thus, the simplified expression is:

17x9y2(xy)(x+y).\frac{17x - 9y}{2(x - y)(x + y)}.

If you need further details or have any questions, feel free to ask!

Here are some related questions you might consider:

  1. What happens to the expression if y=0y = 0?
  2. How do we determine the domain of the original expression?
  3. Can you simplify the expression further under certain conditions?
  4. What is the behavior of the expression as xx approaches yy?
  5. How does this expression change if we switch xx and yy?

Tip: Always look for common factors when simplifying expressions; they can significantly reduce complexity.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Rational Expressions
Factoring

Formulas

Difference of squares: a^2 - b^2 = (a - b)(a + b)
Common denominator for fractions

Theorems

Fraction addition/subtraction

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12