SOLUTION: Factor (2x)x^1/2 + 1/2x^-1/2(x^2 + 1) The text author gives the answer of 1/2x^-1/2(5x^2 + 1) I am unable to determine how to arrive at his answer. Thanks, Bob

Algebra ->  Exponents-negative-and-fractional -> SOLUTION: Factor (2x)x^1/2 + 1/2x^-1/2(x^2 + 1) The text author gives the answer of 1/2x^-1/2(5x^2 + 1) I am unable to determine how to arrive at his answer. Thanks, Bob      Log On


   

Question 813608: Factor (2x)x^1/2 + 1/2x^-1/2(x^2 + 1) The text author gives the answer of
1/2x^-1/2(5x^2 + 1) I am unable to determine how to arrive at his answer.
Thanks, Bob
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(5 x^2+1)/(2 sqrt(x)) is the same as the book.
What did you get so far?