SOLUTION: write the expressions in lowest terms. (z^2+10z+25)/(z^2+6z+5) If possible could you explain. Please and thank you very much

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Question 895848: write the expressions in lowest terms.
(z^2+10z+25)/(z^2+6z+5)
If possible could you explain. Please and thank you very much
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Factor numerator and denominator.
%28z%5E2%2B10z%2B25%29%2F%28z%5E2%2B6z%2B5%29=%28z%2B5%29%5E2%2F%28%28z%2B5%29%28z%2B1%29%29
Eliminate common factors in numerator and denominator.
%28z%5E2%2B10z%2B25%29%2F%28z%5E2%2B6z%2B5%29=%28z%2B5%29%2F%28z%2B1%29