Q. Simplify. Write your answer using whole numbers and variables.40r4r2−9r
Identify common factors: Identify common factors in the numerator and denominator.We have the expression 4r2−9r/40r. We can see that 'r' is a common factor in the numerator and the denominator.
Factor out common 'r': Factor out the common 'r' from the numerator.We can write the numerator as r(4r−9).So the expression becomes 40rr(4r−9).
Simplify by canceling 'r': Simplify the expression by canceling out the common 'r' factor.The 'r' in the numerator and the 'r' in the denominator cancel each other out.This leaves us with (4r−9)/40.
Check for more factors: Check if there are any more common factors that can be canceled.There are no more common factors between the numerator and the denominator.So, the expression is simplified to (4r−9)/40.
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