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 - Exercise Set - Page 499: 31

Answer

$\displaystyle \frac{4(x+y)}{3(x-y)} $

Work Step by Step

Step by step multiplication of rational expressions: 1. Factor completely what you can 2. Reduce (divide) numerators and denominators by common factors. 3. Multiply the remaining factors in the numerators and multiply the remaining factors in the denominators. $(\displaystyle \frac{P}{Q}\cdot\frac{R}{S}=\frac{PR}{QS})$ --- Factor what we can: $x^{2}+2xy+y^{2}=(x+y)^{2}$ $x^{2}-2xy+y^{2}=(x-y)^{2}$ $4x-4y=4(x-y)$ $3x+3y=3(x+y)$ Rewrite the problem: $=\displaystyle \frac{(x+y)^{2}}{(x-y)^{2}}\cdot\frac{4(x-y)}{3(x+y)} \qquad$... divide out the common factors $=\displaystyle \frac{(x+y)}{(x-y)}\cdot\frac{4\cdot 1}{3\cdot 1}$ = $\displaystyle \frac{4(x+y)}{3(x-y)} $
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