SOLUTION: Simplify by removing factor of 1. p^2-36/(p+6)^2

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Question 127156: Simplify by removing factor of 1.
p^2-36/(p+6)^2
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%28p%5E2-36%29%2F%28p%2B6%29%5E2

Remember the factorization of the difference of two squares?

a%5E2-b%5E2=%28a%2Bb%29%28a-b%29

So apply the rule:


%28p-6%29%2F%28p%2B6%29