Question

multiplying and dividing rational expressions
rewrite the expression completely.
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perform multiplication

$dfrac{4x - 20}{3x - 9} cdot dfrac{3}{x - 5}$
state the result

Explanation:

Step1: Factor numerators/denominators

$\frac{4(x-5)}{3(x-3)} \cdot \frac{3}{x-5}$

Step2: Cancel common factors

Cancel $x-5$ and $3$: $\frac{4}{x-3}$

Answer:

$\frac{4}{x-3}$