JAMB Mathematics 2025 Objective — Question 2

Question 2 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Mathematics 2025 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Simplify (x²-9)/(x²-6x+9).

A. (x+3)/(x-3)Correct
B. (x-3)/(x+3)
C. (x+3)/(x-6)
D. (x-3)/(x+6)

Explanation

Factorise: (x²-9)=(x-3)(x+3); (x²-6x+9)=(x-3)². Cancel a common (x-3) to get (x+3)/(x-3).

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