Q. Simplify. Express your answer as a single fraction in simplest form. q5−qq3
Identify common denominator:q5−qq3Identify the common denominator.Since both terms have the same denominator, we can combine them under one denominator.q5−qq3=q5−q3
Combine terms under denominator:(5−q3)/qCheck if the numerator can be factored or simplified further.The numerator 5−q3 cannot be factored further since it is not a difference of squares or any other factorable form involving q.
Check for further factorization:(5−q3)/qCheck if the fraction can be simplified by canceling common factors.There are no common factors between the numerator and the denominator, so the fraction is already in simplest form.
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