Concept explainers
Suppose neither the numerator nor the denominator of a rational expression can be factored. Is the expression necessarily in simplified form? Explain.
Answer to Problem 6LC
Yes, it is a simplified rational expression.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Suppose neither the numerator nor the denominator of a rational expression can be factored. Is the expression necessarily in simplified form? Explain.
Concept Used:
Simplified rational expression means there is no terms from the numerator and denominator can be cancelled.
If any rational expression (Numerator and denominator) cannot be factored, so there must not be any common term from numerator and denominator which can be cancelled. It is a simplified rational expression.
Thus, yes, it is a simplified rational expression.
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