F flew62999 New member Joined Aug 30, 2005 Messages 47 Sep 21, 2005 #1 Simplify: x + 6 ------- 36- x^2 this is what I got: x + 6 = (-1) x + 6 = x-6 = x + 6 (6-x)(6+x) (6-x)(6+x) (x+6)(x-6)
Simplify: x + 6 ------- 36- x^2 this is what I got: x + 6 = (-1) x + 6 = x-6 = x + 6 (6-x)(6+x) (6-x)(6+x) (x+6)(x-6)
tkhunny Moderator Staff member Joined Apr 12, 2005 Messages 11,325 Sep 21, 2005 #2 Forget that. Factor the denominator. You should recognize it as a "Difference of Squares". It should become obvious what to do next.
Forget that. Factor the denominator. You should recognize it as a "Difference of Squares". It should become obvious what to do next.
