SOLUTION: simplify
(1 + 2/(x + 2))/(1 + 8/(x - 4))
STEP 2: Multiply the numerator and denominator of the complex fraction by the LCM.
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(1 + 2/(x + 2))/(1 + 8/(x - 4))
STEP 2: Multiply the numerator and denominator of the complex fraction by the LCM.
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Question 736728: simplify
(1 + 2/(x + 2))/(1 + 8/(x - 4))
STEP 2: Multiply the numerator and denominator of the complex fraction by the LCM.
how would I show this on my worksheet? Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! (1 + 2/(x + 2))/(1 + 8/(x - 4))
STEP 2: Multiply the numerator and denominator of the complex fraction by the LCM.
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[x+2+2]/(x+2) / [x-4+8]/(x-4)
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Simplify, invert and multiply:
[x+4]/(x+2) / [x-4]/(x+4)
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Cancel the common (x+4) factors:
Ans: (x-4)/(x+2)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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