SOLUTION: Simplify the rational expression. (4n^2 -11n -3) / (5n^2 - 17n +6)

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Question 419591: Simplify the rational expression.
(4n^2 -11n -3) / (5n^2 - 17n +6)
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"Simplify the rational expression.
(4n^2 -11n -3) / (5n^2 - 17n + 6)"

4n^2 - 11n - 3
--------------
5n^2 - 17n + 6

(4n + 1)(n - 3)
--------------- {factored top and bottom into two binomials}
(5n - 2)(n - 3)

4n + 1
------ {cancelled n - 3 on top and bottom}
5n - 2

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