SOLUTION: My question is how to multiply a rational expression for example. (3/a^2+a)(2a+2/6)

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Question 206421: My question is how to multiply a rational expression for example.
(3/a^2+a)(2a+2/6)

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
multiply a rational expression for example.
(3/a^2+a)(2a+2/6)
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Factor:
(3/[a(a+1)])*(2(a+1)/6)
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Cancel factors common to a numerator and a
denominator such as 3,2,a+1 to get:
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(1/[a])*(1/1)
= 1/a
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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