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Evaluate the rational expression for the given x value. Express the answer as a fraction in simplest form.

Evaluate the rational expression for the given x value. Express the answer as a fraction-example-1
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Given the expression:


(x-3)/(2x+3)

We need to find the value of the expression when x = 7

So, we will substitute with x = 7 into the expression as follows:


(7-3)/(2\cdot7+3)=(7-3)/(14+3)=(4)/(17)

so, the answer will be 4/17

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