document.write( "Question 882971: I'm having questions on how to simplify rational expressions when you have to reorganize the polynomials and also if there is a negative sign in the first polynomial. Ex 6x^2+13x+6/6-5x-6x^2 \n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #533257 by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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\n" ); document.write( "Generally easier when the coefficient of x^2 is positive, factor out -1 and rearrange to:
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\n" ); document.write( "the -1 makes the expression negative
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\n" ); document.write( "(2x+3) cancels, leaving:
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