SOLUTION: write the rational expression in lowest terms 5k - 10 ________ 12 - 6k

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Question 423204: write the rational expression in lowest terms
5k - 10
________
12 - 6k
Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
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Factor out k-2 from both numerator and denominator:

5%28k-2%29%2F%28-6%29%28k-2%29

You can cancel k-2, leaving -5%2F6.