Rational Expressions and Equations, Page 1 of 38. Definition. To simplify a rational expression (an algebraic fraction) means to write the fraction so that there are no common factors. other than 1 or -1. Steps to simplify an algebraic fraction. 1.Factor the numerator and denominator. 2.Divide out all common factors.
Best Answer: Taxonomy is the science of classifying organisms. The system currently used by taxonomists is called the Linnaean taxonomic system, in honor of Swedish biologist Carolus Linnaeus (1707 â 1778). The Linnaean system breaks down organisms into seven major divisions, called taxa (singular: taxon).
1 Systematics : The study of the identification, taxonomy and nomenclature of organisms, including the classification of living things with regard to their natural relationships and the study of variation and the evolution of taxa.he Swedish botanist Carolus Linnaeus is regarded as the father of taxonomy, as he developed a system known as Linnaean classification for categorization of organisms and binomial nomenclature for naming organisms.