Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-805-X
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-805-9

Chapter 7 - Section 7.1 - Rational Expressions and Their Simplification - Exercise Set - Page 493: 104

Answer

The statement is true.

Work Step by Step

The consecutive integer that follows -4 is the immediate next integer to the RIGHT of -4 (on a number line) This number is $ -3.$ The rational expression simplifies to $\displaystyle \frac{-3(y+2)}{(y+2)}=\frac{-3}{1}=-3$ The statement is true.
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