SOLUTION: (5y-1)(y+1)/ 25y-5 Answer= y+5/5 Y cannot = 1/5 How do I break this down to obtain the answer?

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Question 557567: (5y-1)(y+1)/ 25y-5 Answer= y+5/5 Y cannot = 1/5
How do I break this down to obtain the answer?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hint: Factor 25y-5 to get 5%285y-1%29 and see what cancels.