SOLUTION: 9x-21/15x-35 I am supposed to simplify this rational expression....but how? I need someone to help me ASAP!! please!

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Question 26409: 9x-21/15x-35
I am supposed to simplify this rational expression....but how? I need someone to help me ASAP!! please!
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Factor the numerator and factor the denominator as follows:
3(3x-7)/5(3x-7)
Cancel the factor that is common to the numerator and denominator to get:
3/5
Cheers,
Stan H.