Q. Simplify. Write your answer using whole numbers and variables.p−3p2−3p
Identify Expression: Identify the expression to be simplified.The expression given is (p2−3p)/(p−3). We need to simplify this expression.
Factor Numerator: Factor the numerator if possible.The numerator p2−3p can be factored by taking out the common factor p.p2−3p=p(p−3)
Cancel Common Factors: Simplify the expression by canceling out common factors.The expression now looks like this: p(p−3)/(p−3). We can cancel out the common factor (p−3) from the numerator and the denominator.p(p−3)/(p−3)=p
Write Final Expression: Write the final simplified expression.After canceling out the common factor, we are left with p as the simplified expression.
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