Simplify: (x² - 9) ÷ (x - 3)

A x + 3

B x - 3

C x + 9

D x² + 3

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

x²-9 = (x+3)(x-3). Divided by (x-3) = x+3.

💡 Why is A) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Simplify: (x² - 9) ÷ (x - 3)" is Option A: x + 3.

The other options — B) x - 3, C) x + 9, D) x² + 3 — are incorrect for this Mathematics question. As explained above: x²-9 = (x+3)(x-3). Divided by (x-3) = x+3.

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Simplify: (x² - 9) ÷ (x - 3)

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

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