SOLUTION: Write in simplest form. 4r^2 - 25s^2 divided by 2r^2 + 3rs - 20s^2

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Question 42022: Write in simplest form.
4r^2 - 25s^2
divided by
2r^2 + 3rs - 20s^2

Answer by tutorcecilia(2152)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
First, factor the numerator and the denominator:
4r^2 - 25s^2 = (2r - 5s)(2r + 5s)
divided by
2r^2 + 3rs - 20s^2= (2r -5) (r + 4s)
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(2r - 5s)(2r + 5s)
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(2r -5s) (r + 4s)
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Cancel out (2r-5s)
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=
2r + 5s
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r + 4s



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