Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-805-X
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Chapter 7 - Section 7.2 - Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions - Concept and Vocabulary Check - Page 498: 2

Answer

reciprocal, $\displaystyle \quad... \frac{S}{R}=\frac{PS}{QR}$

Work Step by Step

Dividing with a rational expression $\displaystyle \frac{R}{S}$ is equivalent to multiplying with its reciprocal, $\displaystyle \frac{S}{R}.$ $\displaystyle \frac{P}{Q}\div\frac{R}{S}=\frac{P}{Q}\cdot\frac{S}{R}=\frac{PS}{QR}.$ --- Fill the blanks with reciprocal, $\displaystyle \quad... \frac{S}{R}=\frac{PS}{QR}$
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