Question

Simplify:
(x^2 - 9)/(x^3 - 3x^2)

Answer 1

factor the numerator ,the top
factor the denominator, the bottom


any idea how to start?

Answer 2

I know how to do it but could you answer it since this one just confuses me

Answer 3

x^2-9 is a difference of 2 squares do you know how that factors?

Answer 4

\[\frac{x^2-9}{x^3 -3x^2} \\ \frac{ ( x-3)(x+3)}{x^2( x -3)}\\ \frac{ ( x+3)}{x^2}\\\]