SOLUTION: is the function f(x)=(x^2/2) + (1/x) a rational function? If so write in the form of p(x)/q(x)

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Question 245099: is the function f(x)=(x^2/2) + (1/x) a rational function? If so write in the form of p(x)/q(x)
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Find the LCD and add the two fractions, collecting all like terms in the numerator. The p(x)/q(x) will then become obvious.


John


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