Q. Simplify the following expression completely.x2−5x+4x2−4x+3Answer:
Identify Factorization: Identify the factorization of the numerator and the denominator.The numerator x2−4x+3 can be factored into (x−1)(x−3).The denominator x2−5x+4 can be factored into (x−1)(x−4).
Cancel Common Factors: Cancel out the common factors in the numerator and the denominator.The common factor (x−1) can be canceled from both the numerator and the denominator.This leaves us with x−4x−3.
Check Further Simplifications: Check for any further simplifications.There are no further simplifications possible, as (x−3) and (x−4) are both irreducible and have no common factors.
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