SOLUTION: hi, what is the good first step when simplifying this problem 2+1/x-1/2-1/x-1

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Question 301313: hi, what is the good first step when simplifying this problem
2+1/x-1/2-1/x-1
Answer by Stitch(470) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
multiply everythng by 2X
Given: 2+%2B+1%2FX+-+1%2F2+-+1%2FX+-+1
2X%2A%282+%2B+1%2FX+-+1%2F2+-+1%2FX+-+1%29
4X+%2B+2+-+X+-+2+-+2X
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