Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
1.) Step 1: Factor both the numerator and denominator of the fraction.
Step 2: Reduce the fraction.
Step 3: Rewrite any remaining expressions in the numerator and denominator.
2.) In fractions, if there are common factors in the numerator and the denominator, they can be simplified through division. Since the factors in the numerator and denominator are equal, they would be equivalent to 1 and can be 'cancelled'.
3.) An additional consideration for rational expressions is to determine what values are excluded from the domain. Since division by 0 is undefined, any values of the variables that result in a denominator of 0 must be excluded. Excluded values must be identified in the original equation, not from its factored form.
