Math Problem Statement

Simplify the following expression

Simplify the following expression: (x + 2x / (x - 2)) / (1 + 4 / ((x + 2)(x - 2)))

Solution

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You provided the expression: x+2xx21+4(x+2)(x2)\frac{x + \frac{2x}{x - 2}}{1 + \frac{4}{(x + 2)(x - 2)}}

Steps for simplification:

  1. Simplify the numerator: The numerator is x+2xx2x + \frac{2x}{x - 2}.

    • To combine the terms, we need a common denominator: x+2xx2=x(x2)+2xx2=x22x+2xx2=x2x2x + \frac{2x}{x - 2} = \frac{x(x - 2) + 2x}{x - 2} = \frac{x^2 - 2x + 2x}{x - 2} = \frac{x^2}{x - 2} So, the numerator becomes x2x2\frac{x^2}{x - 2}.
  2. Simplify the denominator: The denominator is 1+4(x+2)(x2)1 + \frac{4}{(x + 2)(x - 2)}.

    • We rewrite this as: 1+4(x24)=(x24)+4x24=x2x241 + \frac{4}{(x^2 - 4)} = \frac{(x^2 - 4) + 4}{x^2 - 4} = \frac{x^2}{x^2 - 4} So, the denominator becomes x2x24\frac{x^2}{x^2 - 4}.
  3. Final expression: Now, we divide the simplified numerator by the simplified denominator: x2x2x2x24=x2x2×x24x2\frac{\frac{x^2}{x - 2}}{\frac{x^2}{x^2 - 4}} = \frac{x^2}{x - 2} \times \frac{x^2 - 4}{x^2}

    • The x2x^2 terms cancel out: x24x2=(x2)(x+2)x2\frac{x^2 - 4}{x - 2} = \frac{(x - 2)(x + 2)}{x - 2}
    • Finally, cancel out x2x - 2: x+2x + 2

Final simplified expression:

x+2x + 2

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Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How do you simplify rational expressions with multiple terms?
  2. What is the method to find a common denominator in algebraic fractions?
  3. How do you handle expressions that involve factoring quadratics?
  4. What is the concept behind canceling common factors in algebraic expressions?
  5. Can you apply these steps to solve equations involving more variables?

Tip: When simplifying complex fractions, always factor expressions where possible and look for common factors to cancel.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Rational Expressions
Factoring

Formulas

Combining terms over a common denominator
Simplifying complex fractions

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

High School