I think I'm having a little brain fart...
What is the simpliest way to simplify 17/(17 squared + 34)
What is the simpliest way to simplify 17/(17 squared + 34)
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I got it now 17(17 + 2) is 17 squared plus 34... so simple I couldn't even see it.seal4913 wrote:Mike,
Thanks for such a fast reply. I feel really silly for not getting this. Maybe if take a break and review later it will make sense.
I just having a hard time seeing going from 17 * 17 + 17 * 2 to 17(17 + 2).
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