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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Algebra 2 help please asap

OpenStudy (anonymous):

9x^2-36 / 3x+6

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i know the bottom is 3(x+2) i just need to find out the top

OpenStudy (nikato):

Ok, 9 and 36. What factor do they have in common?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

1,3 and 9

OpenStudy (nikato):

Ok, the largest common factor?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

9

OpenStudy (nikato):

And factor that out on the top

OpenStudy (anonymous):

9(x^2-4)

OpenStudy (nikato):

Yes, and can u factor, x^2-4?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

(x-2)(x+2)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@nikato

OpenStudy (nikato):

Yes, and now write the entire factored form

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so is the final answer 9(x-2)(x+2)

OpenStudy (nikato):

U forgot ur denominatr

OpenStudy (anonymous):

o i know to add that just wanted to make sure the numerator was correct

OpenStudy (nikato):

Oh yes,and now u want to simplify

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