Question

Can someone plz tell me how to do this???

Simplify the expression. State any excluded values.

`(7p-21)/(4p-12)`

A.
`(7)/(4) (p-3)` where p
`\\eq` 3
B.
`(7p)/(4)` where p
`\\eq` 4
C.
`(7(p-3))/(4)` where p
`\\eq` 4
D.
`(7)/(4)` where p
`\\eq` 3

Answer 1

D

Explanation:

Please see attached picture for the workings.

1. Factorise denominator and numerator by factorising out the highest common factor

2. Divide the denominator and numerator by the common factor of (p-3).