SEARCH HOME
Math CentralQuandaries & Queries

search

Question from Sandy, a parent:

9-x^2/x-3
I need to know how to solve this.
Thanks

Hi Sandy,

Factor the numerator, 9 - x2, as a difference of squares. Now you can simplify but watch out for the signs.

Write back if you need more help,
Penny

About Math Central
 

 


Math Central is supported by the University of Regina and The Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences.
Quandaries & Queries page Home page University of Regina PIMS