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Please help find the LCD of thisss

Please help find the LCD of thisss-example-1

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Answer:

(x + 2)(x + 2)(2 - x), or (x + 2)^2(2-x)

Explanation:

Find the LCD of the following fractions:

7 5

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x^2 + 4x + 4 4 - x^2

To do this, factor both denominators, obtaining:

7 5

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(x + 2)^2 (2-x)(2+x)

These two denominators have one factor in common: x + 2.

The LCD is the product of this common factor and each of the non-common factors:

(x + 2)(x + 2)(2 - x), or (x + 2)^2(2-x)