SOLUTION: Write in simplest form: 9 - b^2 ----------- b^2 - b - 6 Would the correct answer be: -b + 3 ------ b - 2 Thank you

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Question 70439: Write in simplest form:
9 - b^2
------------
b^2 - b - 6
Would the correct answer be:
-b + 3
------
b - 2
Thank you

Answer by pleasuretohelp(9) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-b + 3 is correct, but
b - 2 should be b + 2
So, b = 3 or b = -2