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 7 - Cumulative Review Exercises - Page 579: 7

Answer

$\frac{x^2}{15(x+2)}$.

Work Step by Step

The given expression is $=\frac{8x^2}{3x^2-12}\div \frac{40}{x-2}$ Invert the divisor and multiply. $=\frac{8x^2}{3x^2-12}\times \frac{x-2}{40}$ Factor $3x^2-12$. Factor out $3$. $\Rightarrow 3(x^2-4)$ $\Rightarrow 3(x^2-2^2)$ Use the special formula $A^2-B^2=(A+B)(A-B)$ in the denominator. $\Rightarrow 3(x+2)(x-2)$ $=\frac{8x^2}{3(x+2)(x-2)}\times \frac{x-2}{40}$ Cancel common terms. $=\frac{x^2}{15(x+2)}$.
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