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Question from diana, a student:

How does [[1/(x+3)]-1/3]/x simplify

Diana,

I would simplify the numerator 1/(x+3)-1/3 by first finding a common denominator. Once the numerator is simplified use the fact that (1/(x+3)-1/3)/xto simplify the entire expression.

Harley

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