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Simplify by removing factor of 1 2z-10/2z+10

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Answer:


(6z-5)/(z+5)

Explanation:

Factorise the numerator and denominator

12z - 10 = 2(6z - 5) ← common factor of 2

2z + 10 = 2(z + 5) ← common factor of 2

Thus the fraction becomes


(2(6z-5))/(2(z+5)) ← cancel the 2 on numerator/ denominator

=
(6z-5)/(z+5)

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