Q. Multiply. Write your answer in simplest form.q22q+1×3q+29q2−6q+1
Identify Expressions: Identify the expressions to be multiplied.We have two fractions to multiply: (2q+1)/q2 and (9q2−6q+1)/(3q+2).
Multiply Numerators and Denominators: Multiply the numerators and the denominators.The product of the two fractions is (2q+1)(9q2−6q+1)/(q2)(3q+2).
Perform Multiplication in Numerator: Perform the multiplication in the numerator.We need to multiply the two binomials (2q+1) and (9q2−6q+1) using the distributive property (FOIL method).(2q+1)(9q2−6q+1)=2q(9q2)+2q(−6q)+2q(1)+1(9q2)−1(6q)+1(1)=18q3−12q2+2q+9q2−6q+1=18q3−3q2−4q+1
Write Product as Single Fraction: Write the product as a single fraction.Now we have the numerator, we can write the product as a single fraction:(18q3−3q2−4q+1)/(q2)(3q+2)
Simplify Fraction: Simplify the fraction if possible.Looking at the numerator and the denominator, there are no common factors that can be canceled out. Therefore, the fraction is already in its simplest form.
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