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What is the simplified form of y^2 -y -12/ y^2 +8y+15​

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Answer:

  • (y - 4)/(y + 5)

Explanation:

Simplify by factoring both trinomials:

  • (y^2 - y - 12)/ (y^2 +8y + 15)​ =
  • (y - 4)(y + 3) /(y + 5)(y + 3) =
  • (y - 4)/(y + 5)
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