SOLUTION: Simplify by removing factors of 1. s^2-9/(s+3)^2 I came up with s+9/s-3, but that is incorrect. Any guidance is appreciated!

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Question 303523: Simplify by removing factors of 1.
s^2-9/(s+3)^2
I came up with s+9/s-3, but that is incorrect. Any guidance is appreciated!
Found 2 solutions by richwmiller, scott8148:
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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How could you possibly get s-3 in the denominator?
You start with (s+3)*(s+3) in the denominator.

Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(s^2 - 9) factors into (s+3)(s-3)

the (s+3) "cancels" with an (s+3) in the denominator

leaving ___ (s-3) / (s+3)