ANSWER:
Step 1: Factor both the numerator and denominator of the fraction. Remember to write the expressions in descending order, to factor out a negative number if the leading coefficient is a negative number, and use various factoring techniques to factor each expression.
Step 2: Reduce the fraction. To reduce the fraction, cancel out expressions in the numerator and denominator that are exactly the same.
Step 3: Rewrite any remaining expressions in the numerator and denominator.
