SOLUTION: in need of help with rational exp 6x-9 over 12x+6 times 36x+18 over 24x-36

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Question 210476: in need of help with rational exp
6x-9 over 12x+6 times
36x+18 over 24x-36
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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(6x-9)/(12x+6)*(36x+18)/(24x-36)
3(2x-3)/6(2x+1)*18(2x+1)/12(2x-3)
Cancel out the (2x-3) & the (2x+1) terms.
(3/6)(18/12)=(1/2)(3/2)=3/4 ans.