Math Problem Statement

Simplify: (3p - 3) / (p^2 - 27p - 46) - (10p + 9). Express your answer as a single fraction in simplest form.

Solution

It looks like the text from the image has some errors in extraction. Based on what I can interpret, the problem asks you to simplify the expression:

3p3p227p46(10p+9)\frac{3p - 3}{p^2 - 27p - 46} - (10p + 9)

I'll solve this algebraically and simplify the expression to a single fraction.

Steps to solve:

  1. First, factor the denominator p227p46p^2 - 27p - 46 if possible.
  2. Rewrite the second term (10p+9)(10p + 9) as a fraction with the same denominator.
  3. Combine the fractions and simplify.

Let me start by factoring the denominator and proceed with the solution.It appears that the denominator p227p46p^2 - 27p - 46 cannot be factored further using simple methods, so we will keep it as is.

Now, let's rewrite the second term (10p+9)(10p + 9) as a fraction with the same denominator p227p46p^2 - 27p - 46, and then combine both terms into a single fraction.After combining the fractions, the simplified numerator is:

10p3+261p2+706p+411-10p^3 + 261p^2 + 706p + 411

Thus, the entire expression is:

10p3+261p2+706p+411p227p46\frac{-10p^3 + 261p^2 + 706p + 411}{p^2 - 27p - 46}

This is the simplified form of the given expression.

Would you like further clarification on any steps?

Here are five related questions:

  1. How do you factor a quadratic equation like p227p46p^2 - 27p - 46?
  2. What are the conditions to simplify fractions with polynomials?
  3. How can we identify when an expression can be factored further?
  4. Why is it important to have a common denominator when combining fractions?
  5. What methods can be used to simplify cubic polynomials like 10p3+261p2-10p^3 + 261p^2?

Tip: Always check if the numerator and denominator share common factors to further simplify a rational expression.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Rational Expressions
Polynomial Simplification

Formulas

Simplifying rational expressions
Factoring polynomials

Theorems

Distributive Property
Combining like terms
Common denominator for subtraction of rational expressions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12