Barstow Community College Intermediate Algebra Worksheet

Solve completely the following problems. You must work them out in order, step by step, label them, and box your answers. Upload a pdf file with a complete solution

Math 55 Week 5 Homework
Provide a complete solution for each problem below. No credit will be earned if only an
answer is given.
1.
Simplify the following expressions completely by factoring:
x 3 + 3x 2 − 4x − 12
=
x2 + x − 6
2.
Simplify the following expressions completely by factoring:
3x − 12 x 2 + 6x + 8
⋅
=
x2 − 4
x−4
3. Simplify complete by subtracting (note: denominators are not the same and you
must find the LCD first)
x+1
2
− 2
=
2x − 2 x − 1
4. Solve the rational equation:
2x
2
+2=
x−3
x−3