Multiplying / Dividing Rationals (Level 1)Score: 1/5Penalty: noneQuestionPerform the following operation and express in simplest form.x−1x2+8x−9⋅x2+x−724x2Answer Attempt 1 out of 3□Submit AnswerCopyright @2024 DeltaMath.com All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service
Q. Multiplying / Dividing Rationals (Level 1)Score: 1/5Penalty: noneQuestionPerform the following operation and express in simplest form.x−1x2+8x−9⋅x2+x−724x2Answer Attempt 1 out of 3□Submit AnswerCopyright @2024 DeltaMath.com All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service
Factor Numerator and Denominator: Factor the numerator x2+8x−9 and the denominator x2+x−72.x2+8x−9 factors to (x+9)(x−1).x2+x−72 factors to (x+9)(x−8).
Cancel Common Factors: Now the expression looks like this: x−1(x+9)(x−1)×(x+9)(x−8)4x2. Cancel out the common factors (x−1) and (x+9).
Simplify Expression: After canceling, the expression is 1×x−84x2. Simplify it to x−84x2.
Check for Further Simplifications: Check for any more common factors or simplifications. There are no more common factors, and the expression is already in simplest form.
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