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Which of the following is the quotient of the rational expression shown below? X+2/x-1 divided by 3/2x

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To divide fractions invert the divisor and multiply so here we have:-

2x - 1 x^2 + x
------ * ----------
x + 1 3x^2


= 2x - 1 * x(x + 1)
------- ----------
x + 1 3x^2

= x(2x - 1) / 3x^2 = (2x - 1) / 3x
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Answer: 2x^2+4x/3x-3

Step-by-step explanation: basically simplify the original expression : got it right on the quiz

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