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 Taxon is a generic term used to describe a group of organisms that has been classified together at any given taxonomic level (Kingdom, order, family, etc.) without specifying that level. 2  Whenever a scientific name has a gender (masculine or feminine), both genus and species must have the same gender. Taxon is a generic term used to describe a group of organisms that has been classified together at any given taxonomic level (Kingdom, order, family, etc.) without specifying that level. 2  Whenever a scientific name has a gender (masculine or feminine), both genus and species must have the same gender.