SOLUTION: how to find the quotient: 9a^2-25b^2/3a-5b PLEASE HELP!

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Question 592205: how to find the quotient:
9a^2-25b^2/3a-5b PLEASE HELP!
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, solver91311:
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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how to find the quotient:
9a^2-25b^2/3a-5b
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Factor the numerator:
= [(3a-5b)(3a+5b)]/(3a-5b)
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Cancel the factor common to the numerator and the denominator:
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= 3a+5b
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Factor the difference of two squares numerator, then your answer should be obvious.

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