Question

Simplify:
-please explain how to do this-

Answer 1

Factor the top. What do pm and 3p^2m^3 have in common?

Answer 2

pm

Answer 3

Ok so factor a pm out on the top

pm(1-3pm^2)
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pm

Now simplify

Answer 4

Dont I cancel the pm on the top and bottom?

Answer 5

Yes. So now what r u left with?

Answer 6

would I be left with just 1-3pm^2 then?

Answer 7

Correct. Great job!

Answer 8

Thanks a ton! ^.^

Answer 9

Ur welcome