divide; simplify the results

2x+4 divided by 4x
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x-2 x^2-4

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divide; simplify the results 

2x+4 divided by 4x
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x-2                    x^2-4

anonymous · Answer

Dividing by a fraction is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal...so...
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anonymous · Answer

And then multiply across like you would with any fraction

anonymous · Answer

perfect, thank you for the effort :)

anonymous · Answer

Anytime! :] Good luck and have fun~

anonymous · Answer

doublecook, one thing... do you realize you flipped the 4x over x^2-4?

anonymous · Answer

Yup, that was the point! When you divide a fraction by another fraction, you flip the second fraction and multiply

anonymous · Answer

So (a/b)/(c/d)=(ad/bc)

anonymous · Answer

ahhh, all right, you just helped me complete 20 problems i couldn't figure out... Thanks again!! :)

anonymous · Answer

My pleasure! :)