SOLUTION: Subtract 5x-3/6 - x+3/6

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Question 86074: Subtract
5x-3/6 - x+3/6
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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%285x-3%29%2F6+-++%28x%2B3%29%2F6

Since the 2 denominators are equal, we can combine the numerators

%28%285x-3%29-%28x%2B3%29%29%2F6 Combine the numerators

%285x-3-x-3%29%2F6 Distribute the negative

%284x-6%29%2F6 Combine like terms

2%282x-3%29%2F6 Factor out a 2

%282x-3%29%2F3 Reduce