SOLUTION: I need help with this problem, thanks.-------> Simplify by removing factors of 1 9w-18/2-w

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Question 427209: I need help with this problem, thanks.-------> Simplify by removing factors of 1 9w-18/2-w
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Note: use parentheses so we don't misunderstand your problem
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(9w-18)/(2-w)
Factoring the numerator we get:
-9(-w+2)/(2-w)
-9(2-w)/(2-w)
canceling like-terms:
-9