Functions Modeling Change: A Preparation for Calculus, 5th Edition

Published by Wiley
ISBN 10: 1118583191
ISBN 13: 978-1-11858-319-7

Chapter 11 - Polynomial and Rational Functions - Exercises to Skills Review for Chapter 11 - Page 494: 25

Answer

$$\frac{4x+1}{b-a}$$

Work Step by Step

Simplifying the fraction, we find: $$\frac{\left(a+b\right)\left(8x+2\right)}{2\left(b^2-a^2\right)} \\ \frac{\left(a+b\right)\left(4x+1\right)}{\left(b+a\right)\left(b-a\right)} \\ \frac{4x+1}{b-a}$$
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.