SOLUTION: I need some help or advice simplifying this fraction. 10x^2 - 30x + 20 / X^2 - 1

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Question 31021: I need some help or advice simplifying this fraction.
10x^2 - 30x + 20 / X^2 - 1
Answer by acerX(62) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%2810x%5E2+-+30x+%2B+20%29%2F%28X%5E2+-+1%29 factor out the 10
%2810%28x%5E2-3x%2B2%29%29%2F%28x%5E2-1%29 factor the top and bottom
%2810%28%28x-2%29%28x-1%29%29%29%2F%28%28x%2B1%29%28x-1%29%29 cancel out similar terms
%2810%28x-2%29%29%2F%28x%2B1%29 DONE!