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OpenStudy (anonymous):

MEDAL TO ANYONE WHO GETS THIS RIGHT!! Simplify. Be sure to state the restrictions on the variables. u^2-9/(u-3)^2

OpenStudy (skullpatrol):

Any ideas?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

A.u+2/u-6 b. u+3/u-3 c. 1/u-3 d. 1/2u+12

OpenStudy (skullpatrol):

$$\Huge \frac{u^2-9}{(u-3)^2}$$

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thats not one of the answers though

OpenStudy (skullpatrol):

That is the question :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oh i didn't even realize that dang it sorry i'm in a hurry

OpenStudy (skullpatrol):

Are you writing a test?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

no i'm studying but the book won't give me an answer.

OpenStudy (skullpatrol):

What do you know about "restrictions"?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i don't know ok i just need help

OpenStudy (skullpatrol):

What are you not allowed to do in arithmetic?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

IDK

OpenStudy (skullpatrol):

What is 0 times any number?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

0

OpenStudy (skullpatrol):

Yes, this means you are not allowed to divide by 0. This is called a restriction. Does that make sense?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes

OpenStudy (anonymous):

it's fine i came up with an answer i don't need anymore help on this question

OpenStudy (skullpatrol):

Don't forget the restrictions the question asks for.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok

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