Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

Published by Pearson
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: 95

Answer

We use the Fundamental Principle of Rational expressions, 1. Factor the numerator and the denominator completely. 2. Divide both the numerator and the denominator by any common factors.

Work Step by Step

We use the Fundamental Principle of Rational expressions, 1. Factor the numerator and the denominator completely. 2. Divide both the numerator and the denominator by any common factors.
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