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simplify (x+3)/(x+1)-2

Solution

simplify

\frac{x + 3}{x + 1} - 2

Solution

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

Solution steps

\frac{x + 3}{x + 1} - 2

Apply the fraction rule:

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

= \frac{- 2 ( x + 1 ) + x + 3}{x + 1}

Simplify

- 2 (x + 1) + x + 3 : - x + 1

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

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is (x+3)/(x+1)-2 ?
The solution to (x+3)/(x+1)-2 is (-x+1)/(x+1)