Question

how do you factor fractions?

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

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

either way you write it, how do i solve this

Answer 3

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

Answer 4

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

Answer 5

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

Answer 6

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...

Answer 7

ahh got it! thanks