SOLUTION: Simplify the rational expression: 2x2 � 12x + 18/2x2 � 18

Question 135841: Simplify the rational expression:
2x2 � 12x + 18/2x2 � 18

Answer by edjones(8007) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x2 � 12x + 18/2x2 � 18
=2(x^2-6x+9)/2(x^2-9)
=(x-3)^2/(x-3)(x+3)
(x-3)/(x+3)
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Ed
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