Question

x^2+6x+9/5x+15 simplifying rational expressions, helpppp

Answer 1

need to factor the numerator and denominator, any idea how to
factor x^2 + 6x + 9 = (x )(x )

Answer 2

yeah, would it be (x+3)(x+2) ? @jim_thompson5910

Answer 3

need two numbers that multiply to get 9, but also add up to 6

Answer 4

you are close by look again

Answer 5

so (x+3)(x+3) but the bottom two numbers would have to be 5 & 3 right?

Answer 6

5x + 15 what is the GCF?

Answer 7

what divides evenly into both 5 and 15

Answer 8

5! :)

Answer 9

(x+3)(x+3)
---------- now cancel out the (x-3) that is on both top and bottom
5(x + 3)

Answer 10

what is left?

Answer 11

x + 3
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5

Answer 12

you good?

Answer 13

yessss i really just needed the formula or whatever