SOLUTION: Evaluate the limit, if it exisit lim goes to 3 of 1/x-1/3/x-3

Question 986716: Evaluate the limit, if it exisit lim goes to 3 of 1/x-1/3/x-3
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
First, let's simplify the given expression

Multiply top and bottom by the inner LCD 3x.

Distribute through the numerator

Multiply. Notice how the upper fractions go away

Factor out -1 from the numerator

Rearrange terms

Cancel the terms

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Now plug in x = 3

Replace every 'x' with 3

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So

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