To Reduce the Following Rational Expression to Lowest Terms, You

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Essay

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.)

Distinguish between different self-enhancement and self-protection strategies.

Appreciate the effects of self-awareness and self-monitoring on personal and social adjustment.

Explain how motivation, both intrinsic and extrinsic, influences personal goals and actions.

Understand the psychological responses to social inclusion and exclusion.

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Definitions:

Stock Dividend

Essentially a stock split in which the number of new shares issued is less formal and usually smaller.

Common Stock

Equity ownership in a corporation, with rights to share in its profits, and typically with voting rights in corporate governance.

Paid in Excess

A financial term referring to amounts paid over and above the nominal or par value of a security at the time of issuance.

Retained Earnings

Profits that a company has earned to date, less any dividends or other distributions paid to investors.