Question

3/x + 2/x+2 ALL OVER 3/x+2 - 2/x
please help simplify

Answer 1

\[\frac{\frac{3}{x} + \frac{2}{x+2}}{\frac{3}{x+2}-\frac{2}{x}}\]

Answer 2

I was about to ask if I understood correctly, but you have already answered that.

Answer 3

First, you will need common denominators.

Answer 4

how do i do this?

Answer 5

Do you not understand common denominators or not understand how that applies to this problem?

Answer 6

do i multiply the left fraction by 2x and the right by x all in the numerator?

Answer 7

Almost. You multiply the fractions with x for a denominator by \(\frac{x+2}{x+2}\) and the fractions with x+2 as a denominator by \(\frac{x}{x}\).

Answer 8

ya thats what i meant

Answer 9

Yes. Remember to do the same to the fractions in the denominator as well.

Answer 10

yes, but you will want to distribute in the numerators. The distribution in the denominators will be a waste of time.

Answer 11

Hero's version is much more visually appealing and may be easier to understand.

Answer 12

Combine like terms.

Answer 13

6x^2 + 12x over x^2 + 2x ALL OVER -6x^2 - 12x over x^2 + 2x?

Answer 14

\[\frac{3x+6+2x}{x^2+2x}\div\frac{3x-2x+4}{x^2+2x}\]

Answer 15

howd you get that?

Answer 16

5x + 6/x^2 + 2x over x - 4/X^2 + 2x?

Answer 17

Recheck your signs.

Answer 18

3x-2x+4

Answer 19

the second equation is negative so its -4 right?

Answer 20

Sorry, I got bumped. This website doesn't seem to like me....

Answer 21

Yes, your right.

Answer 22

I forgot to distribute. Sorry.

Answer 23

\[\frac{5x+6}{x^2+2x}\div\frac{x-4}{x^2+2x}\]