Question

If I have ((x+3)/(x+1)) - 2) / (x + 1).

Is there a rule I can use to get rid of the fraction or x + 1?

Answer 1

use\[\frac {a+b}c=\frac ab+\frac bc\]

\[\frac{\frac{x+3}{x+1} - 2 }{ x + 1}=\frac{\frac{x+3}{x+1}}{x+1}-\frac{2}{x+1}\]

Answer 2

dang it thank you I was trying to do that the long way..

Answer 3

Thank you for your help!

Answer 4

no prob, glad to help or at least too..