Question

3x - 6
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x - 2 ?????????

Answer 1

Answer: The expression given simplifies to: 3 .
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Explanation:
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Given: (3x - 6) / (x-2) ;
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Factor the numerator into: 3(x-2).
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Now, rewrite the expression as:
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`(3(x-2))/((x-2))` ;
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The "(x - 2)" values cancel to "1" ; since "(x - 2) ÷ (x - 2) = 1" ;
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and we are left with: "3 ".
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