Q. Simplify. Write your answer using whole numbers and variables.4n−94n2−9n
Identify Expression: Identify the expression to be simplified.The expression given is a rational expression (a fraction) where the numerator is 4n2−9n and the denominator is 4n−9.
Factor Numerator: Factor the numerator if possible.We look for common factors in the terms of the numerator. The terms 4n2 and −9n have a common factor of n.4n2−9n=n(4n−9)
Cancel Common Factors: Simplify the expression by canceling out common factors.The numerator is now n(4n−9), and the denominator is 4n−9. We can see that the factor (4n−9) is common to both the numerator and the denominator, so we can cancel it out.4n−9n(4n−9)=n
Write Final Expression: Write the final simplified expression.After canceling out the common factor, we are left with n as the simplified expression.
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