Q. Simplify. Write your answer using whole numbers and variables.7j−57j2−5j
Identify Terms: Identify the terms in the numerator and the denominator.The numerator is 7j2−5j, and the denominator is 7j−5.
Factor Out Common Term: Factor out the common term in the numerator.The common term in the numerator is j. Factor j out of 7j2−5j to get j(7j−5).
Cancel Common Factor: Cancel out the common factor from the numerator and the denominator.The expression j(7j−5)/(7j−5) has a common factor of (7j−5) in the numerator and the denominator. Cancel out this common factor.
Write Simplified Expression: Write the simplified expression.After canceling out the common factor, the simplified expression is j.
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