College Algebra (10th Edition)

by Sullivan, Michael

Published by Pearson

ISBN 10: 0321979478

ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-947-6

Chapter R - Section R.7 - Rational Expressions - R.7 Assess Your Understanding - Page 70: 5

Answer

False.

Work Step by Step

The numerator can be factored: $2x^{3}-4x^{2}=2x^{2}(x-2)$ Now, cancel the common factor $\displaystyle \frac{2x^{3}-4x^{2}}{x-2}=\frac{2x^{2}(x-2)}{(x-2)}=2x^{2}$ So, the statement was false.

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