SOLUTION: Please help me simplify this rational equation: 2x over x + xy. (2x/x + xy) without using the 2x numerator.

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Question 340192: Please help me simplify this rational equation: 2x over x + xy. (2x/x + xy) without using the 2x numerator.
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x/(x+xy)
=2x/(x(1+y))
=2/(1+y)
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Ed