To Reduce the Following Rational Expression to Lowest Terms, You

question 159

Multiple Choice

To reduce the following rational expression to lowest terms, you will have to use factoring by grouping. Be sure to factor each numerator and denominator completely before dividing out any common factors. (Remember, factoring by grouping takes two steps.)

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Definitions:

Investigative Consumer Report

A detailed report about a consumer's character, general reputation, personal characteristics, or mode of living, obtained through personal interviews and other means.

Personal Traits

Characteristics or qualities that define an individual's personality, behaviors, and attitudes.

Credit-Related Information

Information pertaining to an individual's or entity's credit history, including credit scores, payment history, and other data used to assess creditworthiness.

Equal Credit Opportunity Act

A U.S. law that prohibits discrimination in credit transactions based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age, or because a person receives public assistance.