Question

subtract:
(3/(x-1))-((1-2x)/x)

Answer 1

Any ideas?

Answer 2

is the common denominator x(x-1) ?

Answer 3

Yes.

Answer 4

ok I need help with the numerator. I know the first part is 3x-...??

Answer 5

ok I get a little bunched up with the negative signs. I know the numerator is
3x-(1-2x)(x-1)

Answer 6

could you help me multiply that? i get confused with the negatives.

Answer 7

The best way to work with the negatives is to use a - b = a + (-b)

Answer 8

$$\Huge 3x-(1+ (-2x))(x + (-1))$$

Answer 9

Use FOIL

Answer 10

do i multiply (1+(−2x))(x+(−1)) first? then distribute the negative?

Answer 11

Yes

Answer 12

ok let me do that. stay with me so you can check if my answer is right.

Answer 13

3x−(1+(−2x))(x+(−1)) = 2x+1 ?