SOLUTION: Multiplying rational expression. I just need to know if this is right and if not the right way to do it. 3�a�+a�2a+2�6 = 3�a(a+1)� 2(a+1)�2�3 =a

Question 324556: Multiplying rational expression. I just need to know if this is right and if not the right way to do it.
3�a�+a�2a+2�6 = 3�a(a+1)� 2(a+1)�2�3 =a
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I just need to know if this is right and if not the right way to do it.
[3�(a�+a)]�[(2a+2)�6]
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= [3�(a(a+1))� [(2(a+1))�(2�3)]
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Cancel factors that are common to
a numerator and a denominator, such
as 3,2, and (a+1), to get:
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= 1/a
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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