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Write each rational expression in lowest terms.$$\frac{a^{2}-8 a-33}{11-a}$$
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We are looking for two numbers that multiply to -33 and add to -8. The numbers -11 and 3 satisfy these conditions. So, we can write the numerator as $(a-11)(a+3)$. So, the expression becomes: $$\frac{(a-11)(a+3)}{11-a}$$ Show more…
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