Question

(3a−36)/ (12b−ab)
reduce

Answer 1

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Answer:

`-(3)/(b)`

*The answer must have a fraction.*

Explanation:

Lesson: Using properties to simplify expression.

Distributive property: a(b+c)=ab+ac

First, you had to factor by equation.

`3a-36=3(a-12)`

`(3(a-12))/(12b-ab)`

Then, you factor out by the common term of b.

`(3(a-12))/(b(-a+12))`

You can also cancel by the common factor of a-12.

`(3(a-12))/(b(-a+12))=-(3)/(b)`

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