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11-7.
Simplify the expressions below.
for or Factor the numerator and denominator.
After factoring, look for a Giant One to remove.
for or Refer to part (a).
for This is division with fractions. Here is a sample division problem with numbers.
Step 1: Rewrite as multiplication by taking the reciprocal of the divisor.
Step 2: Factor
and use the Commutative Property to rewrite the problem so
there are Giant Ones.Step 3: Remove the Giant Ones.
Apply these steps to part (c).