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Add or subtract as indicated. $$\frac{2 x+3}{3 x-6}-\frac{3-x}{3 x-6}$$

Short Answer

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The answer is \(\frac{3x}{3x - 6}\)

Step by step solution

01

Observation

Given two fractions \(\frac{2 x+3}{3 x-6}\) and \(\frac{3-x}{3 x-6}\) with the same denominator. We are required to subtract the second fraction from the first.
02

Carry out the Subtraction

Since both fractions have the same denominator, their difference can be written with a common denominator. We obtain: \(\frac{2 x+3-(3-x)}{3 x-6}\)
03

Simplify the Numerator

Distribute the negative sign in the numerator: \(\frac{2x + 3 - 3 + x}{3x - 6}\)
04

Combine Like Terms

Combine like terms in the numerator, to simplify the expression. The result is: \(\frac{3x}{3x - 6}\)
05

Simplify the Fraction

Unfortunately, the fraction \(\frac{3x}{3x - 6}\) cannot be simplified further.

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