# To simplify the expression 3 ( x + 2 ) ( x − 1 ) 6 ( x − 1 ) 2 .

### Precalculus: Mathematics for Calcu...

6th Edition
Stewart + 5 others
Publisher: Cengage Learning
ISBN: 9780840068071

### Precalculus: Mathematics for Calcu...

6th Edition
Stewart + 5 others
Publisher: Cengage Learning
ISBN: 9780840068071

#### Solutions

Chapter 1.4, Problem 13E
To determine

Expert Solution

## Answer to Problem 13E

The value of the given expression is x+22(x1)

### Explanation of Solution

Given information:

The given expression is provided below

3(x+2)(x1)6(x1)2

Formula used:

The term will be cancelled out if the numerator and denominator term will be same.

Calculation:

Consider the expression as 3(x+2)(x1)6(x1)2

Recall that the term will be cancelled out if the numerator and denominator term will be same.

3(x+2)(x1)6(x1)2(x+2)2(x1)

Therefore, the simplified form of the given expression is (x+2)2(x1) .

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