Write the Expression in Lowest Terms $\frac { 9 y + 9 a } { y ^ { 2 } + y a }$

question 35

Multiple Choice

Write the expression in lowest terms. If the expression is already in lowest terms, so indicate. Assume that the denominator does not equal zero. $\frac { 9 y + 9 a } { y ^ { 2 } + y a }$

• A) \(\frac { 9 } { a }\)
• B) \(\frac { 9 } { y + a }\)
• C) \(\frac { 9 } { y }\)
• D) \(\frac { 9 y } { a }\)
• E)in lowest terms

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Definitions:

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Heartwood

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