SOLUTION: When simplifying a rational expression, why do you need to factor the numerator and the denominator?
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Question 220142: When simplifying a rational expression, why do you need to factor the numerator and the denominator?
Answer by rapaljer(4671) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Because you can ONLY divide out FACTORS (never terms!). To reduce a fraction, the expression must be in FACTORED form!!
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