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The first step in simplifying a rational expression is to __________ its numerator and denominator. A. divide B. factor C. multiply D. subtract

          The first step in simplifying a rational expression is to __________ its
numerator and denominator.

A. divide
B. factor
C. multiply
D. subtract

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Introductory and Intermediate Algebra for College Students 4th

Robert Blitzer 4th Edition

Chapter 7

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