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Svetlana_Vein
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Homework Statement
(x+3)(x-2)/x2-2x
Homework Equations
The Attempt at a Solution
(x+3)(x-2)/x(x-2) = (x+3)/x
What I don't understand is why I can't simplify this further for instance the x's cancel to give 1:
(1+3)/1 = 4/1 = 4
Is it because there is no x next to the 3?
Many thanks :)[/B]