SOLUTION: I'm having trouble understanding how to simplify the equation 2x/9x^2-8/3x+5 can you help me?

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Question 386982: I'm having trouble understanding how to simplify the equation 2x/9x^2-8/3x+5
can you help me?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,         

Simplifying

2x/9x^2-8/3x+5

 (2/9)(1/x) - (8/3)(1/x) + 5

 (2/9)(1/x) - (24/9)(1/x) + 5

   5 - (22/9)(1/x)

   5 - 22/9x