Question

3x - 6 _____ x - 2 ?????????

Answer 1

Answer:  The expression given simplifies to:  3 .
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Explanation:  
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Given:  (3x - 6) / (x-2) ;
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Factor the numerator into:  3(x-2).
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Now, rewrite the expression as:
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    $\frac{3(x-2)}{(x-2)}$ ;
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The "(x - 2)"  values cancel to "1" ; since "(x - 2) ÷ (x - 2) = 1" ; 
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and we are left with:  "3 ".
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