SOLUTION: Simplify 3a^2-8a-35/a-5.

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Question 182823: Simplify 3a^2-8a-35/a-5.
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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%283a%5E2-8a-35%29%2F%28a-5%29
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Factoring the numerator:
%283a%2B7%29%28a-5%29%2F%28a-5%29
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Notice you can cancel the (a-5) term from the numerator and denominator:
3a%2B7