SOLUTION: Divide the following problem. x^2 + x over 10 divided by 2x + 4 over 5 x^2+x/10 divided by 2x+4/5 I cannot figure this one out.

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Question 43172: Divide the following problem.
x^2 + x over 10 divided by 2x + 4 over 5
x^2+x/10 divided by 2x+4/5
I cannot figure this one out.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
[x^2+x/10]/[2x+4/5]
Invert the denominator and multiply, as follows:
[(x^2+x)/10]
Factor where possible:
[x(x+1)/10]
Reduce where possible:
[x(x+1)/2]
[x^2+x]/[4x+8]
Cheers,
stan H.