Question

To simply a rational expression I should

Answer 1

Answer:

Factorize, then divide the common factors.

Step-by-step explanation:

A rational expression is one that involves the division of two polynomials. The two polynomial having the same variable in each expression.

To simplify a rational expression, the first thing to do is to factorize each expression. This would ensure that there exist a common factor between the numerator and denominator.

Then you can divide by the common factor.

The remaining expressions in the quotient would have been reduced to their simplest form.