SOLUTION: Simplify, if possible. (a^2-36)/(a^2+9a+18)can some one help me please

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Question 302211: Simplify, if possible.
(a^2-36)/(a^2+9a+18)can some one help me please
Found 2 solutions by london maths tutor, Alan3354:
Answer by london maths tutor(243) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%28a%5E2-36%29%2F%28a%5E2%2B9a%2B18%29+
=%28a%2B6%29%28a-6%29%2F%28a%2B3%29%28a%2B6%29+
= (a-6)/(a+3)

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%28a%5E2-36%29%2F%28a%5E2%2B9a%2B18%29
= %28a-6%29%28a%2B6%29%2F%28%28a%2B6%29%28a%2B3%29%29
= (a-6)/(a+3)