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For reducing by 2x+1, shouldnt we be sure that x is not equal to -1/2.


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If 2x + 1 were 0, then the whole faction (\(\frac{4xy+2y}{6x+3}\)) would be undefined and could not equal to y - 3.
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For reducing by 2x+1, shouldnt we be sure that x is not equal to -1/2.


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If 2x + 1 were 0, then the whole faction (\(\frac{4xy+2y}{6x+3}\)) would be undefined and could not equal to y - 3.

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So if a variable is present in the denominator, we can be sure that it’s not equal to zero. But if a variable is in the numerator in the LHS or RHS in cross multiplication, we have to ensure that it’s not equal to zero.

I know this all is very basic but please clarify.


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For reducing by 2x+1, shouldnt we be sure that x is not equal to -1/2.


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Bunuel,

If 2x + 1 were 0, then the whole faction (\(\frac{4xy+2y}{6x+3}\)) would be undefined and could not equal to y - 3.

So if a variable is present in the denominator, we can be sure that it’s not equal to zero. But if a variable is in the numerator in the LHS or RHS in cross multiplication, we have to ensure that it’s not equal to zero.

I know this all is very basic but please clarify.


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If it's given that xy/y = 1, we can says that y ≠ 0, and thus can reduce to get x = 1.

If the question asks: does xy/y = 1? This can be translated as does x = 1 AND y ≠ 0. For example:

Does xy/y = 1 ?

Here we cannot simply reduce and translate this as "does x = 1?"

Say (1) says: x = 1. Here this would not be sufficient because if y =0, the xy/y would be undefined, and not equal to 1.

Hope it's clear.
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The 2x+1 is not mentioned zero any where in the statement then how are we assuming that?
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The 2x+1 is not mentioned zero any where in the statement then how are we assuming that?

This doubt is addressed here: https://gmatclub.com/forum/what-is-the- ... l#p1939802 Hope it helps.
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Whenever you see the answer seems so straight forward like in this case (C) seems to be the answer, basically it's a trap. Always double check the statements individually.
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