SOLUTION: I am stuck on a multiplication problem. I hope someone can help. a^2 - 1 2a + 6 ___________ x _______ a^2 - 2a -15 a^2 - a

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Question 127503: I am stuck on a multiplication problem. I hope someone can help.

a^2 - 1 2a + 6
___________ x _______
a^2 - 2a -15 a^2 - a

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given expression

Factor to get

Factor to get

Factor to get

Factor to get


Combine the fractions

Cancel like terms

Simplify



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Answer:


So simplifies to


In other words,

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