document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=420086>Question 420086</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> I have the problem (3y^2-3)/(y^2-1) it is a fraction. Can I simplify the fraction by crossing out the y^2 and end up with (3-3)/(-1) and simplify to get (0)/(-1) If not then how do i simplify the fraction? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "(3y^2-3)/(y^2-1)<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Factor:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "[3(y-1)(y+1)]/[(y-1)(y+1)]<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "= 3<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H. </SPAN>\n" );
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