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Question 42442: t^2-9 over 5t+15
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Answer by rapaljer(4671) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%28t%5E2-9%29%2F%28+5t%2B15%29

You must FACTOR first!!
%28%28t-3%29%28t%2B3%29%29%2F%285%28t%2B3%29%29

The factor of (t+3) divides out, leaving +%28t-3%29%2F5.

I think I have a lesson plan for this topic of reducing fractions, maybe even in Living Color, also!

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