College Algebra (11th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321671791
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Chapter R - Section R.5 - Rational Expressions - R.5 Exercises - Page 47: 27

Answer

$\frac{5x}{y}$

Work Step by Step

Given. $\frac{x^2+x}{5}\cdot\frac{25}{xy+y}$ Factor out x in the first and x in the second rational expression. $=\frac{x(x+1)}{5}\cdot\frac{5\cdot5}{y(x+1)}$ Cancel the common factors then multiply. $=\frac{5x}{y}$
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