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OpenStudy (anonymous):

simplify 3(x-2)(x+2)/3x-6

OpenStudy (anonymous):

3x-6 = 3(x-2) isnt it?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Okay I can't just give you the answer...but I can help you get through this. :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

So what are you lost at?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

im lost

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Okay. lol well let me give you the steps then.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank you

OpenStudy (anonymous):

just need to know where to start

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Well first off this problem can be solved fairly simply if you just notice some common places in the problem that can be cancelled out.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Now with this more simplified version...We can just do some cancelling. :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

okay got you thank you

OpenStudy (anonymous):

No problem! :) Do you have a answer?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

x+2 right?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

100% correct! Good job! :)

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