Let x be the number. With this representation, double this number is 2x and thrice is 3x. We are asked to give an expression for the difference (subtraction) of these numbers, the answer to this question should be,
3x - 2x
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Answer:
-17/14
Step-by-step explanation:
To subtract fractions, you must have a common denominator. If that is not given, you make it.
You do so buy finding the LCM of denominators:
LCM of 7 and 2 = 14
Now, here you have multiplied the denominators either by 7 or 2. You do the same for the respective numerators:
2x2/14 - 3x7/14 = 4/14 - 21/14.
Now that you have the same denominator, subtract the numerators:
4-21 = - 17
Put it back as a fraction : -17/14
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