Q. Simplify. Express your answer as a single fraction in simplest form. 9−y2
Identify Expression: Identify the expression to be simplified.We have the expression 9−y2. To combine these terms into a single fraction, we need to have a common denominator.
Find Common Denominator: Find a common denominator.The common denominator for the terms 9 and −2/y is y, since 9 can be expressed as 9/1 and we can multiply the numerator and denominator of 9/1 by y to get the common denominator.
Rewrite with Common Denominator: Rewrite the expression with the common denominator.9−y2 can be rewritten as (y9y)−(y2).
Combine Fractions: Combine the fractions.Now that we have a common denominator, we can combine the numerators:(9y−2)/y
Check for Simplification: Check if the fraction can be simplified further.The numerator 9y−2 and the denominator y do not have any common factors other than 1, so the fraction is already in its simplest form.
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