Q. Simplify. Express your answer as a single fraction in simplest form. 3uv9u2−3uv2
Identify common denominator: Identify the common denominator.Both terms have the same denominator, which is 3uv. There is no need to find a common denominator since they are already the same.
Combine numerators: Combine the numerators over the common denominator.Since the denominators are the same, we can combine the numerators.(9u2−2)/(3uv)
Simplify numerator: Simplify the numerator.We subtract 2 from 9u2.9u2−2 remains as it is because there are no like terms to combine.
Write final fraction: Write the final simplified fraction.The expression is already simplified as much as possible.(9u2−2)/(3uv)
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