Question

Which expression is equal to (x−3)(x−2)/(x+3)(x−3) ?

x−3/x+3
x+2/x+3
x−2/x−3
x−2/x+3

Answer 1

(x-2)/(x+3).

Explanation:

The x-3 is common to top and bottom of the fraction so the answer is

(x-2)/(x+3).

Answer 2

x−2/x+3

Explanation:

(x−3)(x−2)/(x+3)(x−3)

so (x−3) will be cancelled from both denominator and nominator

(x−2)/(x+3)