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simplify (x^2-9)/(2x-6)

Solution

simplify

\frac{x ^{2} - 9}{2 x - 6}

Solution

\frac{x + 3}{2}

Solution steps

\frac{x ^{2} - 9}{2 x - 6}

Factor

x^{2} - 9 : (x + 3) (x - 3)

= \frac{( x + 3 ) ( x - 3 )}{2 x - 6}

Factor

2 x - 6 : 2 (x - 3)

= \frac{( x + 3 ) ( x - 3 )}{2 ( x - 3 )}

Cancel the common factor:

x - 3

= \frac{x + 3}{2}

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is (x^2-9)/(2x-6) ?
The solution to (x^2-9)/(2x-6) is (x+3)/2