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Question 572177: I need help on simplifying rational expressions. How would you solves omething like
v^2-7v-30 over v^2-5v-24?
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
factoring is a good start ___ [(v + 3)(v - 10)] / [(v + 3)(v - 8)]

canceling (v + 3) ___ (v - 10) / (v - 8)