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Ch. R - Review of Basic Concepts
Lial - College Algebra 13th Edition
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1장, 문제 95a

Simplify each rational expression. Assume all variable expressions represent positive real numbers. (Hint: Use factoring and divide out any common factors as a first step.) [(x2 +1)4(2x) - x2(4)(x2+1)3(2x)] / [(x2+1)8]

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Start by writing the given expression clearly: \(\frac{(x^2 + 1)^4 (2x) - x^2 (4) (x^2 + 1)^3 (2x)}{(x^2 + 1)^8}\).
Look for common factors in the numerator. Notice that both terms contain \((x^2 + 1)^3\) and \$2x$. Factor these out: \(2x (x^2 + 1)^3 \left[(x^2 + 1) - 4x^2\right]\).
Simplify the expression inside the brackets: \((x^2 + 1) - 4x^2 = 1 - 3x^2\).
Rewrite the numerator as \(2x (x^2 + 1)^3 (1 - 3x^2)\) and keep the denominator as \((x^2 + 1)^8\).
Divide out the common factor \((x^2 + 1)^3\) from numerator and denominator, which leaves \(\frac{2x (1 - 3x^2)}{(x^2 + 1)^5}\) as the simplified expression.

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