Intermediate Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-894-7
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-894-3

Chapter 6 - Review Exercises - Page 496: 9

Answer

$\frac{5(x+1)}{3}$.

Work Step by Step

The given expression is $=\frac{5x^2-5}{3x+12}\cdot \frac{x+4}{x-1}$ Factor $5x^2-5$. $=5(x^2-1)$ $=5(x^2-1^2)$ Use the algebraic identity $a^2-b^2=(a+b)(a-b)$. $=5(x+1)(x-1)$. Factor $3x+12$. $=3(x+4)$ Substitute all factors into the given expression. $=\frac{5(x+1)(x-1)}{3(x+4)}\cdot \frac{x+4}{x-1}$ Cancel common terms. $=\frac{5(x+1)}{3}$.
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