In an algebraic expression, like terms are terms that contain the same variables raised to the same powers. Calculating x-squared plus x-squared is a matter of combining like terms.
Now x^2 + x^2 = 2x^2
Hence, x-squared plus x-squared is equal to 2 times x squared.
Now to find the difference in the given fractions, 1/2 - 1/8
First take the LCM of 2 & 8
LCM of 2 & 8 is 8
Then,
1/2 - 1/8
= (4 - 1)/8
= 3/8
Hence, 1/2 - 1/8 = 3/8.
Given 5x - 6 = 3x - 8
5x - 3x = -8 + 6
2x = -2
=> x = -1.
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