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#1 2024-05-23 05:59:25
- paulb203
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Simplifying Algebraic Fractions
Can the following fraction be simplified further?
Numerator; 2(x+3)
Denominator; 2(x+1)
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#2 2024-05-23 08:18:57
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Re: Simplifying Algebraic Fractions
Well you could cancel the 2s. 
And then no more.
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#3 2024-05-26 03:24:09
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Re: Simplifying Algebraic Fractions
Thanks. I thought that. But the answer given implied otherwise. I'll try to dig out the question and post it. One of those moments where you think, "darn! How can I do this when I'm forgetting basic algebra."
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