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 416: 127

Answer

Invert the divisor, multiply, factor numerators and denominators, divide by common factors, multiply the remaining factors

Work Step by Step

In order to divide two rational expressions we invert the divisor and multiply it. Then factor numerators and denominators and divide both numerators and denominators by the common factors. In the end multiply the remaining factors in the numerators and in the denominators. If a rational expression is written without a denominator it might be useful to write it as a fraction with denominator $1$.
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