Question 6 • CMS 2026-2027 NC Math 3 CREDIT RECOVERY
How can Ari simplify the following expression? the fraction with numerator the fraction with numerator 5 and denominator A minus 3 minus 4 and denominator 2 plus the fraction with numerator 1 and denominator A minus 3
Answer
A
Write the numerator and denominator with a common denominator. Then divide the numerator by the denominator. To do this, multiply the numerator by the reciprocal of the denominator.
B
Divide the numerator and the denominator by A minus 3 . Then divide the numerator by the denominator.
C
Divide the numerator and the denominator by A minus 3 . Then simplify the numerator and simplify the denominator.
D
Write the numerator and denominator with a common denominator. Then divide the numerator by the denominator. To do this, multiply the numerators and multiply the denominators.