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simplify 3/(x-1)-5

Solution

simplify

\frac{3}{x - 1} - 5

Solution

\frac{- 5 x + 8}{x - 1}

Solution steps

\frac{3}{x - 1} - 5

Apply the fraction rule:

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

= \frac{- 5 ( x - 1 ) + 3}{x - 1}

Simplify

- 5 (x - 1) + 3 : - 5 x + 8

= \frac{- 5 x + 8}{x - 1}

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is 3/(x-1)-5 ?
The solution to 3/(x-1)-5 is (-5x+8)/(x-1)