SOLUTION: I am not to sure how to simplify and divide rational expressions, could some one please help me with this problem. (2x^2 + 5x - 12/ 9x^2 - 16) /(2x^2 - 7x + 6/ 3x^2 - x

SOLUTION: I am not to sure how to simplify and divide rational expressions, could some one please help me with this problem. (2x^2 + 5x - 12/ 9x^2 - 16) /(2x^2 - 7x + 6/ 3x^2 - x - 4) T

Question 113020: I am not to sure how to simplify and divide rational expressions, could some one please help me with this problem.
(2x^2 + 5x - 12/ 9x^2 - 16) /(2x^2 - 7x + 6/ 3x^2 - x - 4)
Thank you in advance for your help.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given expression

Multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction

Factor to get (note: if you need help with factoring, check out this solver)

Factor to get

Factor to get

Factor to get

Cancel like terms

Simplify

Combine the fractions

So simplifies to
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