Simplify the algebraic fraction completely: .

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C.

  1. Step 1: Factor numerator: . Step 2. Factor denominator: . Step 3. Cancel common factor : . **Answer: . Why not the others:** Cancelling instead of gives .

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