Math Problem Statement

m-3/m-2 + 7-4m/2m^2-9m+10 - m+1/2m-5

Solution

We need to simplify the given algebraic expression:

m3m2+74m2m29m+10m+12m5\frac{m-3}{m-2} + \frac{7-4m}{2m^2-9m+10} - \frac{m+1}{2m-5}

Step 1: Factor the denominator in the second fraction

The denominator of the second fraction is:

2m29m+102m^2 - 9m + 10

We factor this quadratic expression:

2m29m+10=(2m5)(m2)2m^2 - 9m + 10 = (2m - 5)(m - 2)

So, the expression becomes:

m3m2+74m(2m5)(m2)m+12m5\frac{m-3}{m-2} + \frac{7-4m}{(2m-5)(m-2)} - \frac{m+1}{2m-5}

Step 2: Rewrite 74m7 - 4m

Rewriting 74m7 - 4m to match factored terms:

74m=(4m7)7 - 4m = - (4m - 7)

Thus:

(4m7)(2m5)(m2)\frac{-(4m-7)}{(2m-5)(m-2)}

Step 3: Find the Common Denominator

The least common denominator (LCD) is (2m5)(m2)(2m-5)(m-2), so we rewrite each fraction:

  1. m3m2=(m3)(2m5)(m2)(2m5)\frac{m-3}{m-2} = \frac{(m-3)(2m-5)}{(m-2)(2m-5)}
  2. (4m7)(2m5)(m2)\frac{-(4m-7)}{(2m-5)(m-2)} stays the same.
  3. m+12m5=(m+1)(m2)(2m5)(m2)\frac{m+1}{2m-5} = \frac{(m+1)(m-2)}{(2m-5)(m-2)}

Step 4: Combine the Numerators

(m3)(2m5)(4m7)(m+1)(m2)(m2)(2m5)\frac{(m-3)(2m-5) - (4m-7) - (m+1)(m-2)}{(m-2)(2m-5)}

Expanding each term:

  1. (m3)(2m5)=2m25m6m+15=2m211m+15(m-3)(2m-5) = 2m^2 - 5m - 6m + 15 = 2m^2 - 11m + 15
  2. (4m7)=4m+7-(4m - 7) = -4m + 7
  3. (m+1)(m2)=m22m+m2=m2m2(m+1)(m-2) = m^2 - 2m + m - 2 = m^2 - m - 2

Now, combine:

2m211m+154m+7(m2m2)2m^2 - 11m + 15 - 4m + 7 - (m^2 - m - 2)

2m211m+154m+7m2+m+22m^2 - 11m + 15 - 4m + 7 - m^2 + m + 2

(2m2m2)+(11m4m+m)+(15+7+2)(2m^2 - m^2) + (-11m - 4m + m) + (15 + 7 + 2)

m214m+24m^2 - 14m + 24

Step 5: Factor m214m+24m^2 - 14m + 24

m214m+24=(m12)(m2)m^2 - 14m + 24 = (m-12)(m-2)

Step 6: Simplify

(m12)(m2)(m2)(2m5)\frac{(m-12)(m-2)}{(m-2)(2m-5)}

Cancel out (m2)(m-2):

m122m5\frac{m-12}{2m-5}

Final Answer:

m122m5\frac{m-12}{2m-5}


Would you like a step-by-step breakdown of any part?

Here are 5 related questions to explore:

  1. How do you find the least common denominator (LCD) of algebraic fractions?
  2. How do you factor quadratic expressions like 2m29m+102m^2 - 9m + 10?
  3. What happens when common terms cancel in a fraction?
  4. How do you simplify algebraic fractions with multiple terms?
  5. What is the importance of factoring in algebraic simplifications?

Tip: Always check for common factors before attempting to simplify fractions—it makes the process much easier!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Rational Expressions
Factoring
Simplification of Fractions

Formulas

Factorization of quadratics
Least Common Denominator (LCD)

Theorems

Rational expression simplification
Factoring quadratics

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12