Simplifying rational expressions

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around simplifying rational expressions, with participants sharing problems and answers related to this topic. The scope includes homework-related queries and mathematical reasoning.

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  • Homework-related
  • Mathematical reasoning

Main Points Raised

  • One participant shares their answers to two problems as 20/3 and -20/3, seeking verification.
  • Another participant requests that the problems and answers be presented in $\LaTeX$ for clarity, suggesting that the first problem may have been misinterpreted.
  • A participant notes that new questions should be posted in separate threads to maintain clarity in discussions.
  • One participant agrees with the answers provided, reaffirming the values of 20/3 and -20/3.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is some agreement on the answers provided, but uncertainty exists regarding the interpretation of the first problem. The request for $\LaTeX$ formatting indicates a potential disagreement on clarity and presentation.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes references to specific mathematical expressions and formatting conventions, which may not be universally understood by all participants. There is also a suggestion that the first problem may not have been correctly stated, indicating a potential misunderstanding.

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Participants interested in rational expressions, mathematical problem-solving, and those looking to improve their skills in using $\LaTeX$ for mathematical notation may find this discussion useful.

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If its not problem for you to check these last two. I got no more of these.
If you have some kind a book with tasks like this on internet I would love to print it out so I can have some fun.
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1ST answer 20/3
2ND answer -20/3
 

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I'd appreciate it if you could type the problems and your answers up in $\LaTeX$, that would make your problems more readable for us.:) For these last two problems, I couldn't tell if the first problem mentions of $\left(\dfrac{2}{5}-\left( 6\dfrac{3}{7}\right)^{-1}\right):\left(\dfrac{1}{50}-10^{-2}\right)$, because if that is the case, then your answer isn't correct.

I know $LaTeX$ might be a foreign language for you, but it's really very easy to learn how to type a simple mathematical expression using $LaTeX$, for starter, if you want to type $\dfrac{2}{5}$, you need to latex code of \dfrac{2}{5}, enclosed with a pair of the dollar signs. If you want $10^2$, you just type 10^2, enclosed it with a pair of the dollar signs but if the exponent consists of more than two "characters", just as in $10^{-2}$, you need to put the pair of curly braces{} around the exponent.

Do you want to take a stab at it and re-post your last two questions here?
 
Alexstrasuz said:
If its not problem for you to check these last two. I got no more of these...

I have moved your new questions into a new thread. We ask that new questions be posted in a new thread as tagging new question onto an existing thread can make the thread become convoluted and hard to follow. :D
 

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Done in word
I agree with your answers, $20/3$ and $-20/3$.
 

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