SOLUTION: Subtract & write in simplest form. 2x/x-3 - 6/x-3

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Question 85959: Subtract & write in simplest form.
2x/x-3 - 6/x-3

Answer by tutor_paul(519)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

The fractions have the same denominator, so the first step is to combine them:

Now, recognize that the numerator can be factored as follows:

Now, you can cancel out the (x-3) terms in teh numerator and the denominator, leaving you with the final answer:

Good Luck,
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