Math Problem Statement

Add, subtract, multiply, or divide the following expressions: (a) 5/(10v - 6) - 5/(3v), (b) (6x^2 - 38x + 60)/(3x - 10) ÷ (6x^3 - 18x^2)/(3x^3 - 27x^2), (c) (11x^5 - 8x^4 + 6x^3 - 12x^2 + 6x)/(x^2 + 1)

Solution

Let's go through each part of the problem:

Part (a)

510v653v\frac{5}{10v - 6} - \frac{5}{3v}

To perform this subtraction, we first find a common denominator for the fractions:

  1. Factorize the denominators: 10v6=2(5v3)10v - 6 = 2(5v - 3) and 3v3v.
  2. The common denominator will be 6v(5v3)6v(5v - 3).

Rewrite each fraction with this common denominator:

53v6v(5v3)52(5v3)6v(5v3)\frac{5 \cdot 3v}{6v(5v - 3)} - \frac{5 \cdot 2(5v - 3)}{6v(5v - 3)}

Simplify and combine the terms in the numerator.


Part (b)

6x238x+603x10÷6x318x23x327x2\frac{6x^2 - 38x + 60}{3x - 10} \div \frac{6x^3 - 18x^2}{3x^3 - 27x^2}

For division of fractions, multiply by the reciprocal of the second fraction:

6x238x+603x10×3x327x26x318x2\frac{6x^2 - 38x + 60}{3x - 10} \times \frac{3x^3 - 27x^2}{6x^3 - 18x^2}

  1. Factorize both the numerator and the denominator of each fraction.
  2. Simplify where possible and then multiply.

Part (c)

11x58x4+6x312x2+6xx2+1\frac{11x^5 - 8x^4 + 6x^3 - 12x^2 + 6x}{x^2 + 1}

For this expression, divide each term in the numerator by x2+1x^2 + 1 directly, or simplify by polynomial division if possible.

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Follow-up Questions:

  1. Would you like a step-by-step solution for simplifying complex fractions?
  2. Do you need more explanation on polynomial division?
  3. Are you interested in understanding how to factorize polynomials?
  4. Would you like guidance on finding common denominators?
  5. Are you curious about the applications of these types of expressions?

Tip:

Always factorize completely to simplify complex fractions and make operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division more manageable.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Rational Expressions
Fraction Operations
Polynomial Division

Formulas

Common denominator for addition/subtraction of fractions
Multiplication and division of rational expressions
Factorization of polynomials

Theorems

Fundamental theorem of algebra for factorization

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12