Simplify the expression by first pulling out any common factors in the numerator and then expanding and/or combining like terms from the remaining factor. (3x + 2)¹/2(x+3)(3x + 2)-1/2 3x + 2

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Simplify the expression by first pulling out any common factors in the numerator and then expanding and/or combining like terms from the remaining factor.
(3x + 2)¹/2 − (x + 3)(3x + 2)−1/2
3x + 2
Transcribed Image Text:Simplify the expression by first pulling out any common factors in the numerator and then expanding and/or combining like terms from the remaining factor. (3x + 2)¹/2 − (x + 3)(3x + 2)−1/2 3x + 2
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