INTRODUCTORY EXERCISES-Symbol Manipulation



(5) Write each sum or difference as a single fraction.

 
  (a) 2(sqrt(2)) - (sqrt(2))	Where "sqrt" means the square root of
            ----------
                3 

 (b) (t/4) - (7x/3) + (1/9)

 (c)  11  +    3
     ----   -------
      3x    (x - 2)

 (d) 3x - (20/x) - (5/4x2)

 (e)    1     -  1
     -------    ---
     (x + h)     x

HINT: 
 
 For each question, find a common denominator first, then simplify.

 


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