Math Problem Statement

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Simplify \( \frac{x^2 + x - 2}{x^2 + 2x - 3} \div \frac{4x - 4}{2x + 6} \)

Solution

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We need to simplify the following:

x2+x2x2+2x3÷4x42x+6.\frac{x^2 + x - 2}{x^2 + 2x - 3} \div \frac{4x - 4}{2x + 6}.

Step 1: Rewrite the division as multiplication

Division of fractions is converted into multiplication by the reciprocal:

x2+x2x2+2x3÷4x42x+6=x2+x2x2+2x32x+64x4.\frac{x^2 + x - 2}{x^2 + 2x - 3} \div \frac{4x - 4}{2x + 6} = \frac{x^2 + x - 2}{x^2 + 2x - 3} \cdot \frac{2x + 6}{4x - 4}.

Step 2: Factorize all expressions

Numerator x2+x2x^2 + x - 2:

x2+x2=(x+2)(x1).x^2 + x - 2 = (x + 2)(x - 1).

Denominator x2+2x3x^2 + 2x - 3:

x2+2x3=(x+3)(x1).x^2 + 2x - 3 = (x + 3)(x - 1).

Numerator 2x+62x + 6:

2x+6=2(x+3).2x + 6 = 2(x + 3).

Denominator 4x44x - 4:

4x4=4(x1).4x - 4 = 4(x - 1).

Thus, the expression becomes: (x+2)(x1)(x+3)(x1)2(x+3)4(x1).\frac{(x + 2)(x - 1)}{(x + 3)(x - 1)} \cdot \frac{2(x + 3)}{4(x - 1)}.

Step 3: Simplify the expression

Cancel common terms:

  1. The (x1)(x - 1) appears in all terms, so it is canceled where applicable.
  2. The (x+3)(x + 3) appears in both numerator and denominator, so it is canceled.

The simplified expression becomes: x+24.\frac{x + 2}{4}.

Final Answer:

x+24\boxed{\frac{x + 2}{4}}

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Simplification of Rational Expressions
Factoring

Formulas

Reciprocal Rule: \( \frac{a}{b} \div \frac{c}{d} = \frac{a}{b} \cdot \frac{d}{c} \)
Factoring Quadratic Equations: \( ax^2 + bx + c \)
Simplification of Fractions

Theorems

Cancellation Property of Fractions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11