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Precalculus

Course: Precalculus > Unit 4

Lesson 6: Multiplying and dividing rational expressions
Math
Precalculus
Rational functions
Multiplying and dividing rational expressions
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Multiply & divide rational expressions

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Problem

Answer two questions about the following rational division.
start fraction, start fraction, 4, x, minus, 24, divided by, minus, 3, x, minus, 15, end fraction, divided by, start fraction, x, squared, minus, 36, divided by, x, plus, 5, end fraction, end fraction
1. What is the quotient in lowest terms?
2. What values of x must we exclude from the domains of the expressions?
Choose all answers that apply:
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