document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=272250>Question 272250</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> For simplifying complex rational expressions, my testbook gives us two methods of doing it. I am having trouble understanding Method 2 which refers to:<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "1. Add or subtract, as necessary, to get a single rational expression in the numerator.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "2. Add or subtract, as necessary, to get a single rational expression in the denominator.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "3. Divide the numerator by the denpminator.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "4. If possible, simplify by removing a factor of 1.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Here is my problem.  please walk me thrugh it using the stated method.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "x/2 + 2x/3<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "1/x - x/2\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "they say the answer is 7x^2/3(2-x^2)\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "</I><HR><TABLE width=100%><TR><TD><B><A HREF=http://www.algebra.com/>Algebra.Com's</A> Answer #199215 by </B><A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=stanbon><B>stanbon(75887)</B></A><img src=\"/images/stars/stars-13.gif\" alt=\"\" >&nbsp;<A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=stanbon><IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/aboutme-small.gif BORDER=0 alt=\"About Me\" VALIGN=MIDDLE></A>&nbsp;<IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/nopicture.jpg><BR>You can <A HREF=\"/cgi-bin/embed-solution.mpl?show=1&solution=199215\">put this solution on YOUR website!</A><BR><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> x/2 + 2x/3<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "1. Add or subtract, as necessary, to get a single rational expression in the numerator.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "(x/2)+(2x/3) = (3x+4x)/6 = (7x)/6<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "2. Add or subtract, as necessary, to get a single rational expression in the denominator.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "(1/x)-(x/2) = (2-x^2)/2x<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "3. Divide the numerator by the denpminator.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "(7x/6)/(2-x^2)/2x<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Invert the denominator and multiply to get:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "(7x/6)(2x/(2-x^2))\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "4. If possible, simplify by removing a factor of 1.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "(7x^2)/(3(2-x^2)<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "they say the answer is 7x^2/3(2-x^2) <BR>\n" );
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