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Write each rational expression in lowest terms.$$\frac{(8-p)(x+2)}{(p-8)(x-2)}$$
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We can rewrite the numerator as $-(p-8)(x+2)$ to match the order of the factors in the denominator. This gives us: $$ \frac{-(p-8)(x+2)}{(p-8)(x-2)} $$ Show more…
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