Math Problem Statement

6x/(5x - 7)(x + 1) - 1/(5x-7)

Solution

To simplify the given expression:

6x(5x7)(x+1)15x7\frac{6x}{(5x - 7)(x + 1)} - \frac{1}{5x - 7}

Step 1: Find a common denominator.

The first term already has the denominator (5x7)(x+1)(5x - 7)(x + 1), while the second term has only 5x75x - 7 in the denominator. To subtract these fractions, we need to bring the second term to have the same denominator by multiplying its numerator and denominator by x+1x + 1.

15x7x+1x+1=x+1(5x7)(x+1)\frac{1}{5x - 7} \cdot \frac{x + 1}{x + 1} = \frac{x + 1}{(5x - 7)(x + 1)}

Now the expression becomes:

6x(5x7)(x+1)x+1(5x7)(x+1)\frac{6x}{(5x - 7)(x + 1)} - \frac{x + 1}{(5x - 7)(x + 1)}

Step 2: Combine the fractions.

Now that both terms have the same denominator, we can combine the numerators:

6x(x+1)(5x7)(x+1)\frac{6x - (x + 1)}{(5x - 7)(x + 1)}

Step 3: Simplify the numerator.

Simplify the numerator 6x(x+1)6x - (x + 1):

6xx1=5x16x - x - 1 = 5x - 1

Final expression:

5x1(5x7)(x+1)\frac{5x - 1}{(5x - 7)(x + 1)}

This is the simplified form of the given expression.


Would you like further details or have any questions about this?

Here are 5 related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. How do you simplify fractions with different denominators in general?
  2. What are the steps to factor complex denominators?
  3. How can you handle expressions with multiple variables in a similar situation?
  4. What would happen if one of the terms in the expression were squared?
  5. How do you find common denominators for rational expressions?

Tip: Always look for common factors or opportunities to factorize terms before attempting to simplify complex rational expressions!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Rational Expressions
Simplification of Fractions

Formulas

Common denominator method for subtracting fractions
Factoring and simplifying numerators and denominators

Theorems

Basic properties of fractions
Distributive property

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11