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After finding the simplest form of each fraction, explain why it cannot be simplified more. a. b. x-x-2 x - x

After finding the simplest form of each fraction, explain why it cannot be simplified more.

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Chapter # 6- Factoring and Fractions
Section: Exercises 6.4
Problem: 65
Posted Date: March 22, 2023 02:50:41
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