Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321785045
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 6 - Section 6.1 - Rational Functions and Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions - Vocabulary, Readiness & Video Check - Page 345: 10

Answer

They simplify to -1.

Work Step by Step

We know that if the numerator and denominators are opposites, then we can factor -1 out of one of the expressions. We can put the -1 in front of the fraction to create a numerator and denominator are the same. Since the numerator and denominator can then be canceled, we are left with -1.
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