Question

Simplify the following expression completely.

(5 x -10)/(45)

Enter the numerator and denominator separately in the boxes below. If the denominator is 1, enter the number 1. Do not leave either box blank. Answer:

Answer 1

@dpasingh

Answer 2

5x - 10
_______
45

is that the equation? Sorry I couldn't read it right

Answer 3

yes that's it @jadeybells

Answer 4

\[\huge \frac{(5 x -10)}{(45)} \]
From numerator we can see that 5 is common in both the terms, hence we take it common.
\[\huge = \frac{5(x -2)}{ 9 \times 5} \]
now cancel out 5 from Nr. and Dr. we find
\[\huge = \frac{(x -2)}{ 9} \]

@cancherolugano