Write each rational expression in lowest terms. See Example 2. 3 (3 - t) / ((t + 5) (t - 3))

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Start by writing the given rational expression clearly: \(\frac{3(3 - t)}{(t + 5)(t - 3)}\).

Look for opportunities to factor or simplify the numerator and denominator. Notice that \(3 - t\) can be rewritten by factoring out a negative sign: \(3 - t = -(t - 3)\).

Substitute this back into the expression to get \(\frac{3 \cdot (-(t - 3))}{(t + 5)(t - 3)} = \frac{-3(t - 3)}{(t + 5)(t - 3)}\).

Now, observe that \((t - 3)\) appears in both numerator and denominator, so you can cancel these common factors, keeping in mind the domain restrictions where \(t \neq 3\) to avoid division by zero.

After canceling, the simplified expression is \(\frac{-3}{t + 5}\). This is the rational expression in lowest terms.

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