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11/x^2+3x+2 and 1/x+2 find the lcd

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Answer:

(x + 1)(x + 2)

Explanation:

Factorise the denominator of the first fraction

x² + 3x + 2 = (x + 1)(x + 2) ← in factored form

The denominator of each fraction must be able to divide into the lcd

Hence lcd is (x + 1)(x + 2)


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