SOLUTION: I am very confused at what this question is asking 6/x + 1 - 7/x the directions say reform operation. What am I supposed to solve for? and what exactly is the problem? Thanks

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Question 442495: I am very confused at what this question is asking 6/x + 1 - 7/x the directions say reform operation. What am I supposed to solve for? and what exactly is the problem?
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Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
6/x + 1 - 7/x the directions say reform operation.
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lcd = x
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Rewrite each fraction the lcd as its denominator:
6/lcd + x/lcd - 7/lcd
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Combine over the lcd:
(6+x-7)/lcd
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Simplify:
(x-1)/x
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Cheers,
Stan H.