How do I algebraically simplify this expression #((x-5)/2-1)/3#?

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Answer 1 · 2015-12-23T13:56:49

#(x-7)/6#

#((x-5)/2-1)/3#

Find a common denominator in the numerator to simplify.

#((x-5)/2-2/2)/3#

Subtract.

#((x-7)/2)/3#

Multiply the numerator and denominator by #2#.

#(x-7)/6#