Question 272270: Please help me solve the following: Simplifying Complex Rational Equations
3 - 1
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4x^3 2x
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3 + 5
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2x 4x^3
** I am assuming that x^3 is the comman factor for this problem. I am confussed about the solving prossess for either method.
Your help is greatly appreciated.
Sharon Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Please help me solve the following: Simplifying Complex Rational Equations
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We can't solve; it's not an equation, we only simplify -
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Actually 4x^3 is the common denominator for both fractions
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which is
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Invert the dividing fraction and multiply, conveniently the 4x^3's cancel * = ; that's about all we can do with it
