SOLUTION: I want to know if you know how to simplify rational expressions by using negative 1 as a factor?

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Question 371257: I want to know if you know how to simplify rational expressions by using negative 1 as a factor?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Example:
f(x) = (x-3)[(x+5)/(3-x)]
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f(x) = [(x-3)/(3-x)](x+5)
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f(x) = (-1)(x+5)
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f(x) = -x-5
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Cheers,
Stan H.