Algebra II : Algebra II

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Example Questions

Example Question #24 : Solving Rational Expressions

Solve:  

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

In order to simplify this expression, we will need to find the least common denominator.

Multiply the two denominators together.

Convert both fractions to have the same common denominator.

Simplify the second term.

Combine the fractions to one fraction.  Use a parentheses to brace  term in the numerator since we are subtracting a quantity.

Combine like-terms.

Factor out a negative one from the numerator.

This allows us to pull the negative sign out in front of the fraction.

The answer is:  

Example Question #1731 : Algebra Ii

Add:   

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Find the least common denominator to solve this problem

Multiply 27 with , and multiply  with 3 to obtain common denominators.

Convert the fractions.

Combine the terms as one fraction.

The answer is:  

Example Question #1732 : Algebra Ii

Add:  

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

In order to add the numerators of the fractions, the least common denominator is necessary.

Multiply the denominators together to get the LCD.

Convert the fractions by multiplying the top by what was multiplied on the bottom to get the LCD.

Factor the trinomials on the numerator of the first term.

Multiply the first, second, and third term to the quantity of the second trinomial and sum the quantities.

Combine like terms.

The fractions become:

Combine like terms and in one fraction.

The answer is:  

Example Question #71 : Rational Expressions

Add:  

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

In order to add the fractions, we will need a least common denominator.

Multiply both denominators together by using the FOIL method.

This will be the least common denominator.  Convert the fractions.  Remember to multiply the separate numerators by what was multiplied on the denominator to get the LCD.

Simplify the numerators by distribution.

Combine the fractions as one whole and combine like-terms.

The answer is:  

Example Question #31 : Solving Rational Expressions

Solve the expression:  

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

To be able to add the numerators, we will need to find the least common denominator by multiplying the denominators.

Convert the fractions with this denominator.

Simplify the numerators and combine as one fraction.

The answer is:  

Example Question #72 : Rational Expressions

Add the following terms:  

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

In order to add the rational expressions, we will need a least common denominator.

Use the FOIL method to expand the binomials.

Simplify the terms.

This is the least common denominator.  Convert both fractions.

Simplify the numerators.

Combine like terms and as one fraction.

The answer is:  

Example Question #73 : Rational Expressions

Subtract:  

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

To be able to subtract the expressions, we will need to change the denominators to a least common denominator.

Multiply both denominators by FOIL method.

Convert the fractions with the LCD.

The numerator of the second term can also be simplified by the FOIL method.

Rewrite the fractions and combine as one fraction.  Since we are subtracting a quantity, it is necessary to enclose the second numerator with parentheses.

Simplify the numerator.

The answer is:  

Example Question #32 : Solving Rational Expressions

Add:  

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Multiply the two denominators together to determine the least common denominator.

Convert both fractions to the same denominator.

Simplify the numerator and combine as one fraction.

The answer is:  

Example Question #1738 : Algebra Ii

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

First, identify the common denominator. In this case, it's .

Offset the first fraction to get the new denominator:

Now, combine the numerators of both fractions:

Put that over your denominator to get your answer:

Example Question #602 : Intermediate Single Variable Algebra

Add:  

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

In order to add the numerators, we will need to find the least common denominator.

Multiply the uncommon denominators together.

Convert the fractions.

Simplify the terms on the numerator.

Combine as one fraction.

The answer is:  

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