Q. Simplify. Write your answer using whole numbers and variables.9z−89z2−8z
Identify Terms: Identify the terms in the numerator and the denominator.The numerator is 9z2−8z, and the denominator is 9z−8.
Factor Out Common Factor: Factor out the greatest common factor in the numerator.The greatest common factor of 9z2 and 8z is z. So we factor z out of the numerator.9z2−8z=z(9z−8)
Compare Numerator and Denominator: Observe the denominator and compare it with the factored numerator.The denominator is 9z−8, which is the same as the factored part of the numerator.
Simplify Expression: Simplify the expression by canceling out the common terms in the numerator and the denominator.Since 9z−8 is common to both the numerator and the denominator, we can cancel it out.9z−8z(9z−8)=z
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