openstudy what is the simplified form of y^2+7y+12/y^2-3y-18

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tkhunny · Answer

Do you mean $$\frac{y^{2}+7y+12}{y^{2}-3y-18}$$  That is NOT what you have written.  Remember your Order of Operations.

Factor Numerator and Denominator.

rayford · Answer

yes... i'm sorry.

rayford · Answer

may you please solve this so i can review it? i am very strong at reviewing.

tkhunny · Answer

That's funny.  You need to know how to factor.  Please demonstrate.

rayford · Answer

what do you mean? i don't know how :/ that's why i'm asking

raden · Answer

well, y^2+7y+12 = (y+3)(y+4) and
y^2-3y-18 = (y-6)(y+3)
now, just simplify it

rayford · Answer

u just made me feel really stupid, i don't know how to simplify..however, i just understood what you just said. what would be the simplified answer?

raden · Answer

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