document.write( "Question 173370: can you express the following rational expression in lowest terms
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Algebra.Com's Answer #128221 by jim_thompson5910(35256)\"\" \"About 
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\"%28y%5E5+-+3y%5E3+%2B+8y%5E2%29%2F%285y%29\" Start with the given expression.\r
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