Simplify the expression (x^2-9)/ |x+3| if -5<x<-3
Simplify the following: (x^2-9)/(abs(x+3))
x^2-9 = x^2-3^2: (x^2-3^2)/(abs(x+3))
Factor the difference of two squares. x^2-3^2 = (x-3) (x+3): Answer: |(x-3) (x+3)/(abs(x+3))
