Question

[Part 1 (4 points)] Show all work in simplifying (3x2+3x-36)/x^2-x-6 (Be sure to list restrictions).

Answer 1

Hi,

First, you have to factor everything:

=> 3(x-3)(x+4)/(x-3)(x+2)

cancel x-3 with x-3

=> 3(x+4)/(x+2)

restrictions:

\[x \neq3\] and \[x \neq-2\]