SOLUTION: How would I simplify: 2/x + 4/x^2 /divided by 1+ 2/x^2? I am really confused.

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Question 74496: How would I simplify:
2/x + 4/x^2
/divided by 1+ 2/x^2? I am really confused.
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%28%282%2Fx%29%2B%284%2F%28x%5E2%29%29%29%2F%281%2B%282%2F%28x%5E2%29%29%29

multiplying the numerator and denominator by x%5E2 gives

%282x%2B4%29%2F%28x%5E2%2B2%29