What is the simplified form of (x + 6)/(3) - (x + 2)/(3) ​

Question

What is the simplified form of

`(x + 6)/(3) - (x + 2)/(3)`
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Answer 1

4/3

Distribute
1/3x + 2 + -1/3x + -2/3

Combine Like Terms
1/3x + 2 + -1/3x + -2/3
= (1/3x + -1/3x) + (2 + -2/3)
= 4/3

Answer 2

4/3

Explanation:

x + 6 - (x + 2) / 3

= x - x + 6 - 2 / 3

= 4/3