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question 10 (1 point) when simplified, the expression \\(\\frac{x^2 + x…

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question 10 (1 point)

when simplified, the expression \\(\frac{x^2 + x - 2}{x^2 - 3x + 2}\\) is equal to \\(\frac{x - 2}{-3x + 2}\\).

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Explanation:

Factor the numerator and denominator of the rational expression

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Simplify the rational expression by canceling common factors

$$ \frac{x^2 + x - 2}{x^2 - 3x + 2} = \frac{(x + 2)(x - 1)}{(x - 2)(x - 1)} = \frac{x + 2}{x - 2} \quad (x eq 1) $$

Compare the simplified expression with the given statement

$$ \frac{x + 2}{x - 2} eq \frac{x - 2}{-3x + 2} $$

Answer:

  • True
  • (B) False (Correct answer)