Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-805-X
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-805-9

Chapter 7 - Section 7.2 - Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions - Concept and Vocabulary Check - Page 498: 4

Answer

$\displaystyle \frac{3}{5}$

Work Step by Step

Dividing with a rational expression $\displaystyle \frac{R}{S}$ is equivalent to multiplying with its reciprocal, $\displaystyle \frac{S}{R}.$ $\displaystyle \frac{P}{Q}\div\frac{R}{S}=\frac{P}{Q}\cdot\frac{S}{R}=\frac{PS}{QR}.$ --- $ \displaystyle \frac{x}{5}\div\frac{x}{3}=\frac{x}{5}\cdot\frac{3}{x}=\frac{x\cdot 3}{5\cdot x}$ ... divide out the common factor, x = $\displaystyle \frac{3}{5}$
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