SOLUTION: Ok, I have to simplify the following expression, (3x^2-9x+6)/(10-5x). For the first expression I got 3x^2-3x-6x+6 which I broke down to
3x(x-1)-6(x-1)=(3x-6)(x-1). So I have (3x-6
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: Ok, I have to simplify the following expression, (3x^2-9x+6)/(10-5x). For the first expression I got 3x^2-3x-6x+6 which I broke down to
3x(x-1)-6(x-1)=(3x-6)(x-1). So I have (3x-6)(x-1)/(10-5x). Ok can this be further simplified? I got stuck here.
This question is from textbook Elementary and intermediate algebra
Answer by rapaljer(4671) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
YES!! You can factor the numerator and denominator and simplify:
You can divide out the x-2 and the 2-x, which leaves a factor of -1.
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Dr. Robert J. Rapalje
Seminole Community College
Altamonte Springs Campus
Florida
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