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How do you simplify #(x-7)/3 - 4/3#?

Answer 1

Avery Alexander

#(x-11)/3#

The two fractions can be combined as one like so:

#(x-7-4)/3#

Simplify...

#(x-11)/3#

another way to write this would be #x/3 - 11/3#

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Answer 2

Julia Adams

To simplify (x-7)/3 - 4/3, you can combine the two fractions by finding a common denominator, which in this case is 3. Then, subtract the numerators and keep the common denominator. The simplified expression is (x-7-4)/3, which simplifies to (x-11)/3.

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Answer from HIX Tutor

When evaluating a one-sided limit, you need to be careful when a quantity is approaching zero since its sign is different depending on which way it is approaching zero from. Let us look at some examples.