Question 419591
"Simplify the rational expression.
(4n^2 -11n -3) / (5n^2 - 17n + 6)"


4n^2 - 11n - 3
--------------
5n^2 - 17n + 6


(4n + 1)(n - 3)
--------------- {factored top and bottom into two binomials}
(5n - 2)(n - 3)


4n + 1
------ {cancelled n - 3 on top and bottom}
5n - 2


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