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: 40

Answer

$\displaystyle \frac{9}{28}$

Work Step by Step

Dividing with $\displaystyle \frac{P}{Q}$ equals multiplying with the reciprocal, $\displaystyle \frac{Q}{P}.$ $\displaystyle \frac{x+5}{7}\div\frac{4x+20}{9}=\frac{x+5}{7}\cdot\frac{9}{4x+20}\qquad$... factor what you can $=\displaystyle \frac{x+5}{7}\cdot\frac{9}{4(x+5)}\qquad$... divide out the common factors $=\displaystyle \frac{1}{7}\cdot\frac{9}{4(1)}\qquad$ = $\displaystyle \frac{9}{28}$
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