Answer
$\dfrac{-5a-5b}{a+b}=-5$
Work Step by Step
$\dfrac{-5a-5b}{a+b}$
Take out common factor $-5$ in the numerator. Then, simplify:
$\dfrac{-5a-5b}{a+b}=\dfrac{-5(a+b)}{a+b}=-5$
Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)
by Martin-Gay, Elayn
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321726391
ISBN 13:
978-0-32172-639-1
Chapter 7 - Section 7.1 - Simplifying Rational Expressions - Exercise Set - Page 490: 33
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