SOLUTION: Reduce the rational expression to lowest terms. If it is already in lowest terms, enter the expression in the answer box. Also, specify any restrictions on the variable.
-8/(4x
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Question 534427: Reduce the rational expression to lowest terms. If it is already in lowest terms, enter the expression in the answer box. Also, specify any restrictions on the variable.
-8/(4x-20)
Rational expression in lowest terms:
Variable restrictions: Answer by algebrahouse.com(1659) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Reduce the rational expression to lowest terms. If it is already in lowest terms, enter the expression in the answer box. Also, specify any restrictions on the variable.
-8
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4x - 20
-8
-------- {factored 4 out of bottom}
4(x - 5)
-2
------- {cancelled -8 and 4}
x - 5
Restrictions on variable would be those that make the denominator equal to 0.
Variable restriction: x cannot be equal to 5 {that would make denominator 0}
