Algebra 1: Common Core (15th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0133281140
ISBN 13: 978-0-13328-114-9

Chapter 11 - Rational Expressions and Functions - 11-2 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions - Got It? - Page 672: 5

Answer

$\frac{z-1}{z^2+2}$.

Work Step by Step

The given expression is $=\frac{z^2-2z+1}{z^2+2}\div (z-1)$ Factor. $=\frac{(z-1)(z-1)}{z^2+2}\div (z-1)$ $=\frac{(z-1)(z-1)}{z^2+2}\times \frac{1}{z-1}$ Divide out the common factors. $=\frac{z-1}{z^2+2}$.
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