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Question 151231: Simplify the complex fraction:
5
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y
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2
---
y+2
Thanks,
Pat: Simplify the complex fraction:
5
-
y
-------
2
---
y+2
Thanks,
Pat
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(4683) About Me  (Show Source):
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Simplify the complex fraction:
:
5/y
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2/((y+2))
Invert the dividing fraction and multiply
5/y * ((y+2))/2 = (5(y+2))/(2y) = ((5y + 10))/(2y)