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Subtract. (x2−4x+1)/(x2−6x+9)−(x+1)/(x−3)

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Answer:

2/(x-3)^2

Explanation:

Factor x^2-6x+9: (x-3)^2

Adjust fractions based on LCM:


((x^(2) -4x+1)/(x-3)^2)-((x-1)(x-3/(x-3)^2

Combine Fractions b/c denominators are equal:


x^2-4x+1-(x-1)(x-3)/(x-3)^2

Expand and simplify

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