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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Simplify x squared minus 3 times x minus 18 all over x squared minus 36.

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

If so, start by factoring the numerator and denominator.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

does the x^2 go away

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

No. You need ot work on the numerator and on the denominator. Each one needs to be factored.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

x minus 6 all over x minus 3 i think this is the answer

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

Is this a guess? Did you factor?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i did it on a piece of paper i just need verification that its correct

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

It is not correct. Show me your factoring.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok hold on

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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