This means making the fraction reduced to its lowest term
example=
make the fraction 18xz/4z simpler
the z cancels each other making it remaining 18x/4
2 can go in x as in 18
=9x/2
so the simpler form of the fraction 18xz/4z
=9x/2
He needs it 4 inches longer because 4 ft is 48 inches.
distance b/w points M(6,-6) and Z(2,-3)
= √(-6+3)^2 + (6-2)^2)
= √( 3)^2 + 4^2
= √(9+16)
=√25
= 5
25a-5a
Hope this helps!!!!