SOLUTION: How do I simplify the rational expression? (book says)you will need to use factoring by grouping.
ax-3x+2ay-6y
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2ax-6x+ay-3y
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Question 316715: How do I simplify the rational expression? (book says)you will need to use factoring by grouping.
ax-3x+2ay-6y
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2ax-6x+ay-3y
Answer by mananth(16946) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
ax-3x+2ay-6y
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2ax-6x+ay-3y
=x(a-3)+2y(a-3) / 2x(a-3)+y(a-3)
=(x+2y)(a-3) / (2x+y)(a-3)
=(x+2y) /(2x+y)
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