Question

What is the simplified form of (y^2-6y+8)/(y^2-7y+12)? i need some HELP!!!

Answer 1

can you factor the two quadratics on top and bottom?

Answer 2

they both factor to form ( y +/1 a) (y +/- b)

Answer 3

yes thats what i got

Answer 4

y^2-6y+8) = (y - 4)(y - 2) and
y^2-7y+12 = (y - 4)(y - 3)

so (y - 4)(y - 2)
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(y - 4)(y - 3)

simplifies to what?

Answer 5

(y-2)/(y-3)

Answer 6

what factor is common to both top and bottom of the fraction?

Answer 7

right

Answer 8

y-4 / y-4 is of course = 1

Answer 9

thankyou soo much for clearing that up for me @cwrw238 @MathLegend

Answer 10

no probs - glad to be of help

Answer 11

(the bills in the post - lol )

Answer 12

lol thanks a millon