SOLUTION: Can you please show me how to simplify each expression: 1: (x^2/x^2+2x+1) / (3x/x^2-1) 2: (2x+4/3x-3) * (12x-12/x+5) 3: (7/2xy^2) + (3/8x^2y) I can't get how to do this

Algebra ->  Rational-functions -> SOLUTION: Can you please show me how to simplify each expression: 1: (x^2/x^2+2x+1) / (3x/x^2-1) 2: (2x+4/3x-3) * (12x-12/x+5) 3: (7/2xy^2) + (3/8x^2y) I can't get how to do this      Log On


   

Question 419144: Can you please show me how to simplify each expression:
1: (x^2/x^2+2x+1) / (3x/x^2-1)
2: (2x+4/3x-3) * (12x-12/x+5)
3: (7/2xy^2) + (3/8x^2y)
I can't get how to do this.
I'd appreciate any help.
Thanks
Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
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1: (x^2/x^2+2x+1) / (3x/x^2-1)

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2: (2x+4/3x-3) * (12x-12/x+5)
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3: (7/2xy^2) + (3/8x^2y)
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