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 - Section 6.1 - Rational Expressions and Functions; Multiplying and Dividing - Exercise Set - Page 415: 98

Answer

$\frac{c^2}{4(b-a)}$.

Work Step by Step

The given expression is $=\left ( \frac{a-b}{4c} \div \frac{b-a}{c} \right ) \div \frac{a-b}{c^2}$ First solve the bracket. Replace the division sign with the multiplication sign. $=\left ( \frac{a-b}{4c} \times \frac{c}{b-a} \right ) \div \frac{a-b}{c^2}$ We can write. $=\left ( \frac{a-b}{4c} \times \frac{c}{-(a-b)} \right ) \div \frac{a-b}{c^2}$ Cancel common terms. $=\left ( -\frac{1}{4} \right ) \div \frac{a-b}{c^2}$ Replace the division sign with the multiplication sign. $=\left ( -\frac{1}{4} \right ) \times \frac{c^2}{a-b}$ Simplify. $=\frac{c^2}{-4(a-b)}$ $=\frac{c^2}{4(b-a)}$.
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