SOLUTION: How would I go about simplifying this problem. x^2-x-6 / x^2-9 Thank You for your help.

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Question 6922: How would I go about simplifying this problem.
x^2-x-6 / x^2-9
Thank You for your help.
Answer by longjonsilver(2297) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Factorise the 2 expressions: %28x%5E2-x-6%29%2F%28x%5E2-9%29 and you should be able to cancel some of the things then...that is the aim. If we cannot, then i would suggest that we have done it wrong and then check your working.

%28%28x-3%29%28x%2B2%29%29%2F%28%28x%2B3%29%28x-3%29%29
%28x%2B2%29%2F%28x%2B3%29

jon.