SOLUTION: how do you simplify x^2-2x/15(/)x-2/5

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Question 243103: how do you simplify
x^2-2x/15(/)x-2/5

Answer by rapaljer(4671) About Me  (Show Source):
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%28x%5E2-2x%29%2F15 DIVIDED BY %28x-2%29%2F5

%28x%28x-2%29%29%2F15*5%2F%28x-2%29

Divide out the 5 factor, leaving a 3 factor in the denominator. Divide out the (x-2).

x%2F3

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