SOLUTION: Hi, I am supposed to divide x^2-3x-54/x-9 from that I factored (x^2-3x-54) and got (x+6)(x-9)/x-9 I am stuck and need help.

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Question 84630: Hi, I am supposed to divide x^2-3x-54/x-9 from that I factored (x^2-3x-54) and got (x+6)(x-9)/x-9 I am stuck and need help.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%28x%5E2-3x-54%29%2F%28x-9%29 Start with the given expression
%28+%28x%2B6%29%28x-9%29%29%2F%28x-9%29 Factor
%28+%28x%2B6%29cross%28x-9%29%29%2Fcross%28x-9%29 Divide and cancel like terms
x%2B6 So it simplifies to this