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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is the simplified form of the quantity y squared plus y minus 6 over the quantity y squared plus 2 y minus 3

OpenStudy (anonymous):

\[\left( y^2 + y - 6 \right) / \left( y^2 + 2y -3 \right)\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Factor Both the Numerator and the denominator

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The Numerator Factors to (y+3)(y-2)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

the denominator factors to (y+3)(y-1)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

cancel the (y+3) because it is a common factor

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Simplified form is (y-2)/(y-1)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank you for the description !

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Any time.

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