To Reduce the Following Rational Expression to Lowest Terms, You

question 90

Short Answer

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:

Perceivable Difference

The smallest difference in stimulation that a person can detect 50% of the time.

Wavelength of Light Waves

The distance between consecutive peaks or troughs in a light wave, determining its color in the visible spectrum.

Amplitude of Light Waves

The height of a light wave, which determines the intensity or brightness of light.

Frequency of Light Waves

The number of wave cycles (peaks and troughs) that pass a specific point in space per unit of time, characterizing different types of light in the electromagnetic spectrum.