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To Simplify A Rational Expression
To Simplify A Rational Expression
Solution 3
In this example a = 2, b = 3, c = -
Solution 2. Plugging these numbers into the
1: Factor numerator: quadratic formula we get:
2: Factor denominator:
3: Cancel common factors:
Example 4
Solution
Again, the first thing that we will do
here is factor the numerator and
denominator.
1: Factor numerator:
2: Factor denominator: