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"Time to do my homework"

Time for you to do my homework that is.

Simplify:
(5x² + 14x - 3) / (x² - 9)

You know you can do it, I know you can do it, so how about we cut out the 'google it noob' stuff and somebody just helps me out, please.

Thanks in advance for any help.

Yeah, I'm thick, I can't do simple maths

What 'equals'? The / represents a division sign, it's meant to be a fraction.

Oh wait, there isn't an equals.
Damn expressions. Where's the proper equations when you need them?

JFH wrote:
> i haven't got a clue about what you just did. Down's method may be
> wrong but at least I undestand the reasoning behind it.

Just grouping all the shizzle together.
If it goes the other side of the equals, then swap the signs around.

FinalFantasyFanatic wrote:
> (4x² + 14x) / -6
>
> Hmmm ... can't remember if you keep the x² as a seperate thing.

Yep you do, and the above answers correct :) Just did it myself as it's a dull evening.

i haven't got a clue about what you just did. Down's method may be wrong but at least I undestand the reasoning behind it.

No, 25 questions. Only he demands perfection.

Let's give it a go ...
2 years ago, can't remember a thing.

(5x² + 14x - 3) / (x² - 9)

((5x²-x²) + 14x) / (-9 + 3)

(4x² + 14x) / -6

Hmmm ... can't remember if you keep the x² as a seperate thing.
I think you probably do.

Else:

30x over -6

Your whole homework is 1 question?

FinalFantasyFanatic wrote:
> But then, who cares?

Erm...me. My homework, I don't want to annoy the maths teacher more than I already have.

down wrote:
> Breaks down to [(5x-1)(x+3)] / [(x-3)(x+3)]
> Which I think goes to (5x-1) / (x-3)
>
> Dunno if you can go any further.

Yeah you can.
But then, who cares?

A quick glance and I think you're wrong anyway.
But then, who cares?