To solve this expression:

$\frac{xy + x^2 y - 1 - x}{y + xy} \div \frac{1}{y}$

we'll proceed in two main steps:

Step 1: Simplify the Division

Dividing by $\frac{1}{y}$ is equivalent to multiplying by $y$. Therefore, we can rewrite the expression as:

$\left(\frac{xy + x^2 y - 1 - x}{y + xy}\right) \times y$

or

$\frac{y(xy + x^2 y - 1 - x)}{y + xy}.$

Step 2: Simplify the Expression Further

To simplify this, we can factor out terms in the numerator and denominator if possible.

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Additional questions to deepen understanding:

1. What other operations could simplify this expression if the terms don’t factor?
2. How does dividing by a fraction affect a rational expression?
3. What strategies can be used to simplify expressions with multiple variables?
4. What common factoring techniques are used in rational expressions?
5. Why is it helpful to multiply by the reciprocal in complex fractions?

Tip:

When simplifying rational expressions, always look for terms that can be factored out or canceled before multiplying or dividing.