SOLUTION: rational expressions. Multiply 2x^2-x-3 3x^2-11x-20 -------- * ----------- 3x^2+7x+4 4x^2-9

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: rational expressions.
Multiply
2x^2-x-3 3x^2-11x-20
-------- * -----------
3x^2+7x+4 4x^2-9
This question is from textbook Beginning Algebra

Answer by funmath(2933)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Multiply

Factor, Factor, Factor. I'm using the arch or ac method. If a polynomial is in form. Replace b with two numbers that multiply to give you a*c, but add together to give you b. Then factor by grouping.



Cancel the matching numerators and denominators:


Happy Calculating!!!

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