Algebra and Trigonometry (6th Edition)
6th Edition
ISBN:9780134463216
Author:Robert F. Blitzer
Publisher:Robert F. Blitzer
ChapterP: Prerequisites: Fundamental Concepts Of Algebra
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 1MCCP: In Exercises 1-25, simplify the given expression or perform the indicated operation (and simplify,...
Related questions
Question
![### Polynomial Division and Factoring
#### 1. Polynomial Division
**Problem Statement:**
Divide using long division.
14) \(\frac{x^2 + 7x + 12}{x + 4}\)
**Solution:**
To divide the polynomial \(x^2 + 7x + 12\) by \(x + 4\) using long division, follow these steps:
- Write the divisor \(x + 4\) outside the division bracket and the dividend \(x^2 + 7x + 12\) inside the bracket.
Here is the visual representation of the long division setup:
```
x + 3
______________
x + 4 | x^2 + 7x + 12
- (x^2 + 4x)
______________
3x + 12
- (3x + 12)
______________
0
```
1. Divide the first term of the dividend \(x^2\) by the first term of the divisor \(x\) to get \(x\).
2. Multiply \(x\) by the divisor \(x + 4\) to get \(x^2 + 4x\).
3. Subtract \(x^2 + 4x\) from \(x^2 + 7x + 12\) to get \(3x + 12\).
4. Repeat with the new dividend \(3x + 12\):
- Divide \(3x\) by \(x\) to get \(3\).
- Multiply \(3\) by the divisor \(x + 4\) to get \(3x + 12\).
- Subtract \(3x + 12\) from \(3x + 12\) to get a remainder of 0.
Hence, the quotient is \(x + 3\), and the remainder is 0.
#### 2. Polynomial Factoring
**Problem Statement:**
Factor the polynomial completely. If the polynomial is prime, so state.
15) \(x^2 + 6x + 8\)
**Solution:**
To factor \(x^2 + 6x + 8\):
1. Find two numbers that multiply to \(8\) (the constant term) and add to \(6\) (the coefficient of \(x\)).](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2F9da2a76a-87f7-4e93-94c9-a00561324ff3%2F7f278016-e15a-4053-adee-181982af1a82%2Fq2of3_reoriented.jpeg&w=3840&q=75)
Transcribed Image Text:### Polynomial Division and Factoring
#### 1. Polynomial Division
**Problem Statement:**
Divide using long division.
14) \(\frac{x^2 + 7x + 12}{x + 4}\)
**Solution:**
To divide the polynomial \(x^2 + 7x + 12\) by \(x + 4\) using long division, follow these steps:
- Write the divisor \(x + 4\) outside the division bracket and the dividend \(x^2 + 7x + 12\) inside the bracket.
Here is the visual representation of the long division setup:
```
x + 3
______________
x + 4 | x^2 + 7x + 12
- (x^2 + 4x)
______________
3x + 12
- (3x + 12)
______________
0
```
1. Divide the first term of the dividend \(x^2\) by the first term of the divisor \(x\) to get \(x\).
2. Multiply \(x\) by the divisor \(x + 4\) to get \(x^2 + 4x\).
3. Subtract \(x^2 + 4x\) from \(x^2 + 7x + 12\) to get \(3x + 12\).
4. Repeat with the new dividend \(3x + 12\):
- Divide \(3x\) by \(x\) to get \(3\).
- Multiply \(3\) by the divisor \(x + 4\) to get \(3x + 12\).
- Subtract \(3x + 12\) from \(3x + 12\) to get a remainder of 0.
Hence, the quotient is \(x + 3\), and the remainder is 0.
#### 2. Polynomial Factoring
**Problem Statement:**
Factor the polynomial completely. If the polynomial is prime, so state.
15) \(x^2 + 6x + 8\)
**Solution:**
To factor \(x^2 + 6x + 8\):
1. Find two numbers that multiply to \(8\) (the constant term) and add to \(6\) (the coefficient of \(x\)).
![### Multiplying Rational Expressions
#### Problem:
\[ \text{Multiply.} \]
\[ 17) \quad \frac{2y}{4y+2} \cdot \frac{6y+3}{2} \]
#### Explanation:
To solve the above multiplication of rational expressions, follow these steps:
1. **Factor where possible:**
Factor any common factors in both the numerators and denominators.
- The first fraction \(\frac{2y}{4y+2}\) can be simplified. The denominator can be factored:
\[ 4y + 2 = 2(2y + 1) \]
Thus, the fraction becomes:
\[ \frac{2y}{2(2y+1)} = \frac{y}{2y+1} \]
- The second fraction \(\frac{6y+3}{2}\) can also be simplified. The numerator can be factored:
\[ 6y + 3 = 3(2y + 1) \]
Thus, the fraction becomes:
\[ \frac{3(2y+1)}{2} \]
2. **Multiply the fractions:**
\[ \left(\frac{y}{2y+1}\right) \cdot \left( \frac{3(2y+1)}{2} \right) \]
3. **Simplify:**
Notice that \(2y + 1\) in the numerator of the second fraction and the denominator of the first fraction will cancel each other out:
\[ \frac{y \cdot 3(2y+1)}{(2y+1) \cdot 2} = \frac{3y}{2} \]
Therefore, the simplified answer to the multiplication of the given rational expressions is:
\[ \frac{3y}{2} \]
### Solving the Equation
#### Problem:
\[ \text{Solve the equation and check your solution.} \]
\[ 18) \quad \frac{1}{3x} + \frac{1}{4x} = \frac{x+9}{8} \]
#### Explanation:
To solve the given equation, we first obtain a common denominator for the fractions involving \(x\). We'll then solve for \(x\) through the following steps:](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2F9da2a76a-87f7-4e93-94c9-a00561324ff3%2F7f278016-e15a-4053-adee-181982af1a82%2Fg55pg1k_reoriented.jpeg&w=3840&q=75)
Transcribed Image Text:### Multiplying Rational Expressions
#### Problem:
\[ \text{Multiply.} \]
\[ 17) \quad \frac{2y}{4y+2} \cdot \frac{6y+3}{2} \]
#### Explanation:
To solve the above multiplication of rational expressions, follow these steps:
1. **Factor where possible:**
Factor any common factors in both the numerators and denominators.
- The first fraction \(\frac{2y}{4y+2}\) can be simplified. The denominator can be factored:
\[ 4y + 2 = 2(2y + 1) \]
Thus, the fraction becomes:
\[ \frac{2y}{2(2y+1)} = \frac{y}{2y+1} \]
- The second fraction \(\frac{6y+3}{2}\) can also be simplified. The numerator can be factored:
\[ 6y + 3 = 3(2y + 1) \]
Thus, the fraction becomes:
\[ \frac{3(2y+1)}{2} \]
2. **Multiply the fractions:**
\[ \left(\frac{y}{2y+1}\right) \cdot \left( \frac{3(2y+1)}{2} \right) \]
3. **Simplify:**
Notice that \(2y + 1\) in the numerator of the second fraction and the denominator of the first fraction will cancel each other out:
\[ \frac{y \cdot 3(2y+1)}{(2y+1) \cdot 2} = \frac{3y}{2} \]
Therefore, the simplified answer to the multiplication of the given rational expressions is:
\[ \frac{3y}{2} \]
### Solving the Equation
#### Problem:
\[ \text{Solve the equation and check your solution.} \]
\[ 18) \quad \frac{1}{3x} + \frac{1}{4x} = \frac{x+9}{8} \]
#### Explanation:
To solve the given equation, we first obtain a common denominator for the fractions involving \(x\). We'll then solve for \(x\) through the following steps:
Expert Solution
![](/static/compass_v2/shared-icons/check-mark.png)
This question has been solved!
Explore an expertly crafted, step-by-step solution for a thorough understanding of key concepts.
This is a popular solution!
Trending now
This is a popular solution!
Step by step
Solved in 2 steps with 1 images
![Blurred answer](/static/compass_v2/solution-images/blurred-answer.jpg)
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, algebra and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Recommended textbooks for you
![Algebra and Trigonometry (6th Edition)](https://www.bartleby.com/isbn_cover_images/9780134463216/9780134463216_smallCoverImage.gif)
Algebra and Trigonometry (6th Edition)
Algebra
ISBN:
9780134463216
Author:
Robert F. Blitzer
Publisher:
PEARSON
![Contemporary Abstract Algebra](https://www.bartleby.com/isbn_cover_images/9781305657960/9781305657960_smallCoverImage.gif)
Contemporary Abstract Algebra
Algebra
ISBN:
9781305657960
Author:
Joseph Gallian
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
![Linear Algebra: A Modern Introduction](https://www.bartleby.com/isbn_cover_images/9781285463247/9781285463247_smallCoverImage.gif)
Linear Algebra: A Modern Introduction
Algebra
ISBN:
9781285463247
Author:
David Poole
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
![Algebra and Trigonometry (6th Edition)](https://www.bartleby.com/isbn_cover_images/9780134463216/9780134463216_smallCoverImage.gif)
Algebra and Trigonometry (6th Edition)
Algebra
ISBN:
9780134463216
Author:
Robert F. Blitzer
Publisher:
PEARSON
![Contemporary Abstract Algebra](https://www.bartleby.com/isbn_cover_images/9781305657960/9781305657960_smallCoverImage.gif)
Contemporary Abstract Algebra
Algebra
ISBN:
9781305657960
Author:
Joseph Gallian
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
![Linear Algebra: A Modern Introduction](https://www.bartleby.com/isbn_cover_images/9781285463247/9781285463247_smallCoverImage.gif)
Linear Algebra: A Modern Introduction
Algebra
ISBN:
9781285463247
Author:
David Poole
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
![Algebra And Trigonometry (11th Edition)](https://www.bartleby.com/isbn_cover_images/9780135163078/9780135163078_smallCoverImage.gif)
Algebra And Trigonometry (11th Edition)
Algebra
ISBN:
9780135163078
Author:
Michael Sullivan
Publisher:
PEARSON
![Introduction to Linear Algebra, Fifth Edition](https://www.bartleby.com/isbn_cover_images/9780980232776/9780980232776_smallCoverImage.gif)
Introduction to Linear Algebra, Fifth Edition
Algebra
ISBN:
9780980232776
Author:
Gilbert Strang
Publisher:
Wellesley-Cambridge Press
![College Algebra (Collegiate Math)](https://www.bartleby.com/isbn_cover_images/9780077836344/9780077836344_smallCoverImage.gif)
College Algebra (Collegiate Math)
Algebra
ISBN:
9780077836344
Author:
Julie Miller, Donna Gerken
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill Education