document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=39910>Question 39910</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> If possible, simplify the ratinoal expression.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "y^2 - 81 / 2y - 18 </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "y^2 - 81 / 2y - 18 =<BR>\n" );
document.write( "(y + 9)(y - 9) / 2(y - 9) =<BR>\n" );
document.write( "(y + 9) / 2<BR>\n" );
document.write( "The y - 9's cancel... </SPAN>\n" );
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