Q. Simplify. Write your answer using whole numbers and variables.d−3d2−3d
Factorize numerator: Factor the numerator if possible.We look for common factors in the terms of the numerator d2−3d. Both terms have a common factor of d.d2−3d=d(d−3)
Cancel common factors: Simplify the expression by canceling out common factors.We have the expression (d(d−3))/(d−3). The (d−3) terms in the numerator and denominator cancel each other out because (d−3)/(d−3)=1.(d(d−3))/(d−3)=d∗((d−3)/(d−3))=d∗1=d
Check variable restrictions: Check for any restrictions on the variable.We must remember that the original denominator was (d−3), so d cannot be equal to 3 because division by zero is undefined.
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