SOLUTION: i am trying to solve this problem 4x-12/3-x

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Question 246207: i am trying to solve this problem 4x-12/3-x
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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solve this problem 4x-12/3-x
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Factor the numerator:
= [4(x-3)]/[-(x-3)]
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Cancel the factor common to numerator and denominator:
=4/(-1)
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Simplify:
= 4
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Cheers,
Stan H.