The Following Problem Involves Some Factoring by Grouping

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Short Answer

The following problem involves some factoring by grouping. Remember, before you can divide out factors common to the numerator and denominator of a product, you must factor completely.

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Definitions:

Mechanical Cotton Picker

A machine that automates the cotton picking process, significantly impacting agricultural productivity and labor dynamics.

Agricultural Adjustment Agency

A New Deal agency in the United States created in 1933 to boost agricultural prices by reducing surpluses, primarily through paying farmers to reduce crop area.

George C. Marshall

An American military leader, statesman, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate who played a significant role in World War II and formulated the Marshall Plan for European recovery post-war.

European Recovery Plan

Also known as the Marshall Plan; an American initiative passed in 1948 for foreign aid to Western Europe, aimed at rebuilding European economies after the end of World War II.