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Simplify rational expression

Simplify rational expression-example-1
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take - common from either numerator or denominator then both are same
therefore cut it
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In order to simplify, we want to change the 10 - x to an x - 10.

To do that, we can factor out a -1.

So we have -1(x - 10)/(x - 10).

Now our x - 10's cancel leaving us with -1.

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