SOLUTION: Please simplify expression if possible: x^2 - 1/ 6x + 6

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Question 723976: Please simplify expression if possible: x^2 - 1/ 6x + 6
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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x^2 - 1 factors to (x+1)(x-1)

6x+6 factors to 6(x+1)

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The two "x+1" terms cancel, leaving you with %28x-1%29%2F6 as your final answer.