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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Help algebra Question!?!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

\[((4/x)-4)/(2+(1/x))\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I just need the steps on how to solve this eq

OpenStudy (anonymous):

It is just about making the denominator equal..

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oh should i multiply it by a common factor

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yes..

OpenStudy (anonymous):

can i multiply it by x for both sides?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Multiply x with numerator and denominator//

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Unfortunately there are not both sides but there are numerator and denominator.. :P

OpenStudy (anonymous):

but can i multiply the x with the coefficients?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

\[\large \frac{x(\frac{4}{x} -4)}{x(2 + \frac{1}{x})}\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Distribute x inside the brackets.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Where have you reached??

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I have gotten their but don't know what to do next

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Just distribute x inside..

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Tell me what is it: \[x(\frac{4}{x} - 4) = ??\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

4(1-x)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

\[(4(1-x))/(2x+1)\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

And here you stop.. We can't go further here to simplify it, so this must be your answer.. :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank you very much

OpenStudy (anonymous):

You are welcome dear.. :)

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