SOLUTION: How do you solve this problem x+1 divide x+1 ___________ _ 6 3 it is 6 under neath th x+1 and the 3 is unde

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Question 585835: How do you solve this problem x+1 divide x+1
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6 3 it is 6 under neath th x+1 and the 3 is under x+1
rational expression is simplified
Answer by Schaman_Dempster(26) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%28%28x%2B1%29%2F6%29 ÷ %28%28x%2B1%29%2F3%29
Rule: Whenever we have two fractions divided, then we use "KSS" = Keep Switch Switch.
Let me explain this to you a little. We 'keep' the first fraction, switch the operator from division to multiplication and again we switch the second fraction.
= +%28%28x%2B1%29%2F6%29++%2A+%283%2F%28x%2B1%29%29+
= +%281%2F6%29+%2A+%283%2F1%29+ { Cancelling out x+1 from both the fractions }
= +3%2F6+
= +1%2F2+
Hope this helps~!