Complete the corresponding expression for the denominator
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Complete the corresponding expression for the denominator
Upon examining the problem, proceed to write down the expression on the right side as a fraction (using the fact that dividing a number by 1 doesn't change its value):
Remember the fraction reduction operation,
In order for the fraction on the left side to be deemed reducible, we want all the terms in its denominator to have a common factor. Additionally, we want to reduce the number 19 in order to obtain the number 1 as well as reducing the term from the fraction's numerator given that in the expression on the right side it doesn't appear. Therefore we'll choose the expression:
Let's verify that this choice results in the expression on the right side:
Therefore this choice is indeed correct.
In other words - the correct answer is answer D.
Determine if the simplification shown below is correct:
\( \frac{7}{7\cdot8}=8 \)
Think about what you need to cancel out from the numerator! Since , you need to eliminate the '19' and 'b' from the top, so the denominator must be .
Let's check: If denominator = b, then (not equal to a). If denominator = 19, then (not equal to a). Only 19b works!
Follow this pattern: Identify what needs to be canceled from the numerator to get the result. The denominator should contain exactly those terms that need canceling.
Substitute your answer and reduce the fraction. If it simplifies to match the right side of the equation, you're correct! Always verify by actually doing the cancellation.
Yes! Since , cross-multiplying gives: . Divide both sides by 'a' to get .
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