Concept explainers
To simplify the given expression.
Answer to Problem 4WE
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Expression:
Concept used:
To simplify the given expression:
- Take out common terms in the given expression.
- Cancel out the terms that are in common in numerator and the denominator.
- Find if any algebraic identities can simplify the given expression.
Formula used:
Calculation:
In the given expression find out the common term in the numerator and denominator.
Factoring
Substituting in the expression,
Conclusion:
Therefore, the simplified expression is
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