SOLUTION: Simplify this problem? -a+3/-2a-6 i went and factored using -1 as a factor and got -1(a-3)/-2(a+3) cant factor more than that i think.. its an abc question but there is

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Question 843887: Simplify this problem?
-a+3/-2a-6
i went and factored using -1 as a factor and got
-1(a-3)/-2(a+3)
cant factor more than that i think.. its an abc question but there isnt that
number as an answer :/.

Answer by josgarithmetic(39630)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You look for something to factor and might really mean this: , when using the proper grouping symbols and also including the rendering tags.

Factorize everything that can be.

Multiply the rational expression by ;


------This is what results if kept in factored form.
-
-------The equivalent in multiplied form.

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