SOLUTION: I am having trouble with algebra part 2. I am working on using -1 as a factor to simplify and rational expressions. heres an example: -x^2+9 over (or divided by) x+3 and 8y-5

Question 882063: I am having trouble with algebra part 2. I am working on using -1 as a factor to simplify and rational expressions. heres an example:
-x^2+9 over (or divided by) x+3 and
8y-5 over 10-16y
any help is greatly appreciated!
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-x^2+9 over (or divided by) x+3
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= -(x+3)(x-3)/(x+2) = -(x+3)
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and
8y-5 over 10-16y
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(8y-5)/(-2(8y-5))
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= 1/(-2)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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