Elementary Algebra

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ISBN 13: 978-1-28519-405-9

Chapter 7 - Algebraic Fractions - 7.1 - Simplifying Algebraic Fractions - Concept Quiz 7.1 - Page 280: 6

Answer

True

Work Step by Step

Factoring $-1$ out of the numerator so that the resultant expression becomes equal to the denominator, we obtain: $\frac{x-y}{y-x}$ =$\frac{-1(y-x)}{(y-x)}$ =$\frac{-1(1)}{(1)}$ =$-1$ Therefore, the statement is true.
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