SOLUTION: How do I multiply to obtain an equivalent expression 7x/7x . x+2/x+8

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Question 450590: How do I multiply to obtain an equivalent expression 7x/7x . x+2/x+8
Answer by rwm(914) About Me  (Show Source):
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7x/7x=1
If you multiply any expression by 1, it is an equivalent expression
(7x/7x)*(x+2)/(x+8)
7x*(x+2)/7x*(x+8)
(7x^2+14x)/(7x^2+56x)