SOLUTION: Multiply and, if possible, simplify {{{matrix(1,3,(k^2+9k+14)/(k^2+14k+49), "×", (k^2+7k)/(k^2+5k+6))}}}

Algebra ->  Polynomials-and-rational-expressions -> SOLUTION: Multiply and, if possible, simplify {{{matrix(1,3,(k^2+9k+14)/(k^2+14k+49), "×", (k^2+7k)/(k^2+5k+6))}}}      Log On


   

Question 169945This question is from textbook Introductory Algebra
: Multiply and, if possible, simplify
This question is from textbook Introductory Algebra

Answer by Edwin McCravy(20064) About Me  (Show Source):
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Factor numerators and denominators:



Indicate the multiplication of the numerators
and denominators:




Now cancel a pair of %28k%2B7%29's



Cancel the %28k%2B2%29's:



Cancel the remaining %28k%2B7%29's



and all that's left is

k%2F%28k%2B3%29

Edwin