SOLUTION: How do you reduce this complex fraction in lowest terms? x^2-9/5x^2-9x-18

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Question 629848: How do you reduce this complex fraction in lowest terms?
x^2-9/5x^2-9x-18
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hint: Factor x%5E2-9 to get %28x-3%29%28x%2B3%29. Then factor 5x%5E2-9x-18 to get %28x-3%29%285x%2B6%29