how do you factor fractions?

(1/(x+h))(1/(x+h))=?

Question

how do you factor fractions?

(1/(x+h))(1/(x+h))=?

anonymous · Answer

$$(\frac{ 1 }{ (x+h) })^{2}$$or$$(\frac{ 1 }{ (x+h)})(\frac{ 1 }{ (x+h) })$$

anonymous · Answer

either way you write it, how do i solve this

campbell_st · Answer

to solve it, it needs to be equal to something. All you have so far is an expression

anonymous · Answer

isnt it something like cross multiplying or something along those lines?

anonymous · Answer

i just need to factor it out,
this is a baby part of my over all problem

campbell_st · Answer

1st identify the restriction, what value can't x take. 

if its equal to a value then multiply both sides of the equation by the denominator

$$\frac{1}{(x + h)^2} = 4...then..... 1 = 4 \times (x + h)^2$$

it looks a lot like 1st principles...

anonymous · Answer

ahh got it! thanks