Pre-Algebra Examples

$\frac{w}{w - 3} - \frac{3}{w - 3} = 5$

Step 1

Simplify $\frac{w}{w - 3} - \frac{3}{w - 3}$ .

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Step 1.1

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{w - 3}{w - 3} = 5$

Step 1.2

Cancel the common factor of $w - 3$ .

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Step 1.2.1

Cancel the common factor.

$\frac{w - 3}{w - 3} = 5$

Step 1.2.2

Rewrite the expression.

$1 = 5$

Step 2

Graph each side of the equation. The solution is the x-value of the point of intersection.

No solution

Step 3