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10-140.

Simplify the rational expressions below.  

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    Use a generic rectangle to factor the expressions.


     

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    Factor the denominator with a generic rectangle. Factor the numerator by finding a common factor.

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    Reduce by looking for factors in the numerator and denominator that make one.