SOLUTION: This problem is giving me trouble. I can simplify but can't figure out how to flip the bottom to cancel out. 7k - 21 7(k - 3) -------- ---------- 9 - 3k

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Question 429469: This problem is giving me trouble. I can simplify but can't figure out how to flip the bottom to cancel out.

7k - 21 7(k - 3)
-------- ----------
9 - 3k 3(3 - k)

Answer by sudhanshu_kmr(1152)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

7k - 21
--------
9 - 3k


7(k - 3)
--------
3(3 - k )



-7(3 - k)
--------
3(3 - k )

now, cancel (3-k)

answer: -7/3





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