Functions Modeling Change: A Preparation for Calculus, 5th Edition

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ISBN 10: 1118583191
ISBN 13: 978-1-11858-319-7

Chapter 2 - Functions - 2.1 Input and Output - Exercises and Problems for Section 2.1 - Skill Refresher - Page 75: S5

Answer

$3+\frac{3}{x}$

Work Step by Step

Using the distributive property of polynomials, the expression becomes $$3(1+\frac{1}{x})=3+(3 \times \frac{1}{x})=3+\frac{3}{x}$$
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