SOLUTION: write each rational expression in lowest terms.state all the values for which the denominator of the original problem would be undefined. y^2+2y-3

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Question 92120: write each rational expression in lowest terms.state all the values for which the denominator of the original problem would be undefined.


y^2+2y-3/y^2-3y+2
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
write each rational expression in lowest terms.state all the values for which the denominator of the original problem would be undefined.
y^2+2y-3/y^2-3y+2
Factor:
[(y+3)(y-1)]/[(y-2)(y-1)]
y cannot be 2; y cannot be 1
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Lowest terms:
(y+3)/(y-2)
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Cheers,
Stan H.