SOLUTION: Simplify. 22-4x ----- 22

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Question 466788: Simplify.
22-4x
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22
Found 2 solutions by ccs2011, stanbon:
Answer by ccs2011(207) About Me  (Show Source):
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Factor out a 2 on top:
2%2811-2x%29%2F22
Notice 2/22 reduces to 1/11
%2811-2x%29%2F11

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Simplify.
22-4x
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22

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= 1 - (4x/22)
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= 1 - (2x/11)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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