Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321726391
ISBN 13: 978-0-32172-639-1

Chapter 5 - Section 5.7 - Dividing Polynomials - Exercise Set - Page 396: 5

Answer

$5p^2$ + $6p$

Work Step by Step

First rewrite the expression as two fractions with a common denominator. Then reduce/simply like-terms. Remember, variables with exponents of different degrees are not like-terms, and thus cannot be combined. See image for worked out solution.
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