SOLUTION: Simplify (factor if necessary): {{{(6r^2st^3 - 9rs^2t^2)/(3rst)}}}

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Question 141319: Simplify (factor if necessary):

Answer by Edwin McCravy(20060)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Simplify (factor if necessary):


There are two methods:

Method 1:  Distribute the denominator:
(That is, make two fractions by putting
the denominator under each term)



becomes



Simplify both fraction terms by 
canceling and subtracting exponents:



Now you can factor out t:



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Method 2:  Factor the numerator:



Factor 3rst^2 out of the numerator:



Then cancel:



and you end up with



Edwin


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