Question

Simplify the rational expression: 4a²-36/24-8a (__/2)

Answer 1

Answer:

• - (a + 3) / 2

Step-by-step explanation:

• (4a² - 36)/(24 - 8a) =
• 4( a² - 9) /8(3 - a) =
• ( a² - 9) /2(3 - a) =
• (a + 3)(a - 3)/2(3 - a) =
• - (a + 3) (3 - a)/2(3 - a) =
• - (a + 3) / 2