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simplify 2-(x-1)/(x+2)

Solution

simplify

2 - \frac{x - 1}{x + 2}

Solution

\frac{x + 5}{x + 2}

Solution steps

2 - \frac{x - 1}{x + 2}

Apply the fraction rule:

a - \frac{b}{c} = \frac{a c - b}{c}

= \frac{2 ( x + 2 ) - ( x - 1 )}{x + 2}

Simplify

2 (x + 2) - (x - 1) : x + 5

= \frac{x + 5}{x + 2}

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is 2-(x-1)/(x+2) ?
The solution to 2-(x-1)/(x+2) is (x+5)/(x+2)