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10-53.

Which of the expressions below are equal to ? (Note: More than one answer is possible!)  

Any fraction where the numerator and denominator are the same is equal to .

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    Rearrange to see if the numerator and denominator are equal.

    The fraction is equal to .

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    Simplify the expression.

    The fraction is equal to .

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    Factor the denominator using a generic rectangle and the diamond pattern found in earlier chapters.

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    Change the expression to a product.

    Does this product equal ?