SOLUTION: Simplify the expression 15x^2 - x - 2 ----------- -- 3x^2 - 5x - 2

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Question 68804: Simplify the expression
15x^2 - x - 2
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3x^2 - 5x - 2
Answer by rmromero(383) About Me  (Show Source):
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Rational expression is in simplest form when both numerator and

denominator have no common factor other than 1.



             15x^2 - x - 2

            ______________

 

             3x^2 - 5x - 2



Factor both numerator and denominator.



           (3x + 1) (5x - 2) 

        =  ________________



           (3x + 1) (x - 2)



Divide common factors



                    

          5x - 2

       =  ______ 



           x - 2