Q. Simplify. Write your answer using whole numbers and variables.d2−5dd
Factor GCF from denominator: Factor out the greatest common factor (GCF) from the denominator.The GCF of d2 and 5d is d.So, d2−5d can be factored as d(d−5).
Rewrite with factored denominator: Rewrite the original expression with the factored denominator.The expression d2−5dd becomes d(d−5)d.
Simplify by canceling common term: Simplify the expression by canceling out the common d term from the numerator and the denominator.The d in the numerator cancels with one d in the denominator, leaving d−51.
Check for further simplifications: Check for any further simplifications.Since there are no more common factors and the expression is in its simplest form, no further simplification is possible.
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