SOLUTION: Divide and, if possible, simplify {{{matrix(1,3,(z^2 + 8z + 16)/(z^2 + 13z + 36), "�", (z^2 + 4z)/(z^2 + 15z + 54))}}}.

Question 169314This question is from textbook Introductory Algebra
: Divide and, if possible, simplify
. This question is from textbook Introductory Algebra

Answer by Edwin McCravy(20054) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!




Invert the second fraction and change the division to
multiplication:




Factor all four parts:



Indicate the multiplication of numerators and denominators
making just one fraction:



Cancel the first  in the top with the first one in
the bottom:



Cancel the other  in the top with the other one
in the bottom:



Cancel the 's



All that's left is



Edwin

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