SOLUTION: Can someone please help me figure out how to do this problem. I have tried many times and I just keep getting more confused. Thank you in advance! Multiply the fraction. 2x s

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Question 116144: Can someone please help me figure out how to do this problem. I have tried many times and I just keep getting more confused. Thank you in advance!
Multiply the fraction.
2x squared - x - 3 OVER 3x squared + 7x + 4 TIMES 3x squared - 11x - 20 OVER 4x squared - 9

Answer by bucky(2189) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Given:
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If you factor all these polynomials, you get:
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Cancel terms in one of the denominators with the same term in one of the numerators
as follows:
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You are left with the answer:
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%28x-5%29%2F%282x%2B3%29
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Hope this helps you to find where you are having trouble.
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