Help with simplifying?

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The expression x^2 - 9x / 45x - 5x^2 is equivalent to?

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2007-04-20 14:03:14 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

x^2 - 9x
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45x - 5x^2

take x and -5x

x (x -9)
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-5x(-9 + x)

-9 + x is the same as x + 9

x/-5x

-1/5

2007-04-20 14:42:36 · answer #1 · answered by 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

x^2-9x/45x-5x^2=

x(x-9)/-5x(x-9)
x/-5x or -1/5x

2007-04-20 21:12:03 · answer #2 · answered by Dave aka Spider Monkey 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋

x(x-9)/5x(9-x)

2007-04-20 21:19:42 · answer #3 · answered by Nevaeh 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋