Math Problem Statement

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Simplify the expression (3 / (6 - x) + 3) / (x - 7)

Solution

The given expression is:

36x+3x7\frac{\frac{3}{6 - x} + 3}{x - 7}

Let's simplify it step by step.

Step 1: Combine the terms in the numerator

We need to simplify the numerator first:

36x+3\frac{3}{6 - x} + 3

This can be written with a common denominator:

36x+3(6x)6x=3+3(6x)6x\frac{3}{6 - x} + \frac{3(6 - x)}{6 - x} = \frac{3 + 3(6 - x)}{6 - x}

Simplifying the expression inside the numerator:

3+3(6x)=3+183x=213x3 + 3(6 - x) = 3 + 18 - 3x = 21 - 3x

So the numerator becomes:

213x6x\frac{21 - 3x}{6 - x}

Step 2: Substitute this into the original expression

Now, substitute this back into the original expression:

213x6xx7\frac{\frac{21 - 3x}{6 - x}}{x - 7}

Step 3: Simplify the overall expression

This expression is a fraction divided by another term. We can simplify it as follows:

213x(6x)(x7)\frac{21 - 3x}{(6 - x)(x - 7)}

This is the simplified form of the expression.


Would you like to see more details or have any questions about the steps?

Here are some related questions:

  1. How can you further simplify rational expressions?
  2. What is the significance of finding common denominators?
  3. How do you handle negative signs in denominators?
  4. Can this expression be factored further?
  5. What are the conditions for undefined expressions?

Tip: Always check the denominator for values that make the expression undefined (in this case, x=6x = 6 and x=7x = 7).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Rational Expressions
Algebra

Formulas

a/b + c = (a + b*c) / b
Simplification of complex fractions

Theorems

Simplification of Rational Expressions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12