Susan was asked to simplify the following rational expression. Assess her work and critique any mistakes she may have made. Determine where she may have made a mistake and fix the mistake to find the correct simplified expression. Sa Susan's work: 5a? 1. * 5a2 3 a 96? b? a 15a 3. 9b a 5a2 4. +96 2.

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Susan was asked to simplify the following rational expression. Assess her work and
critique any mistakes she may have made. Determine where she may have made a mistake
and fix the mistake to find the correct simplified expression.
Sa
Susan's work:
5a?
1. *
5a2
3a
96?
15a
3.
9b a
b? a
5a2
4.
+96
2.
Transcribed Image Text:Susan was asked to simplify the following rational expression. Assess her work and critique any mistakes she may have made. Determine where she may have made a mistake and fix the mistake to find the correct simplified expression. Sa Susan's work: 5a? 1. * 5a2 3a 96? 15a 3. 9b a b? a 5a2 4. +96 2.
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