SOLUTION: 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

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Question 420086: 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?
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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?
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(3y^2-3)/(y^2-1)
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Factor:
[3(y-1)(y+1)]/[(y-1)(y+1)]
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= 3
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Cheers,
Stan H.