SOLUTION: Build the fraction into an equivalent fraction with the indicated denominator. Assume that no denominators are 0. 2 / x+1 ; x^2 + 8x +7

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Question 1128976: Build the fraction into an equivalent fraction with the indicated denominator. Assume that no denominators are 0.
2 / x+1 ; x^2 + 8x +7
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2%2F%28x%2B1%29=%28something%29%2F%28x%5E2%2B8x%2B7%29


Factor the denominator on the right-side and you will know how to handle the fraction on the left side.

2%2F%28x%2B1%29=notyetknownnumerator%2F%28%28x%2B1%29%28x%2B7%29%29

Multiply the left side by 1=%28x%2B7%29%2F%28x%2B7%29.