Question
Simplify the expression
23−x
Evaluate
1−(2x−1)
Remove the unnecessary parentheses
1−2x−1
Reduce fractions to a common denominator
22−2x−1
Write all numerators above the common denominator
22−(x−1)
Solution
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Evaluate
2−(x−1)
If a negative sign or a subtraction symbol appears outside parentheses, remove the parentheses and change the sign of every term within the parentheses
2−x+1
Add the numbers
3−x
23−x
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Find the roots
x=3
Evaluate
1−(2x−1)
To find the roots of the expression,set the expression equal to 0
1−(2x−1)=0
Remove the unnecessary parentheses
1−2x−1=0
Subtract the terms
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Simplify
1−2x−1
Reduce fractions to a common denominator
22−2x−1
Write all numerators above the common denominator
22−(x−1)
Subtract the terms
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Evaluate
2−(x−1)
If a negative sign or a subtraction symbol appears outside parentheses, remove the parentheses and change the sign of every term within the parentheses
2−x+1
Add the numbers
3−x
23−x
23−x=0
Simplify
3−x=0
Move the constant to the right side
−x=0−3
Removing 0 doesn't change the value,so remove it from the expression
−x=−3
Solution
x=3
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