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Simplify the rational expression. State any restrictions on the variable.

(t^(2)+t-6)/(t^(2)-9)

Simplify the rational expression. State any restrictions on the variable.\newlinet2+t6t29 \frac{t^{2}+t-6}{t^{2}-9}

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Q. Simplify the rational expression. State any restrictions on the variable.\newlinet2+t6t29 \frac{t^{2}+t-6}{t^{2}-9}
  1. Factor Numerator and Denominator: Factor the numerator and the denominator.\newlineNumerator: t2+t6 t^2 + t - 6 factors to (t+3)(t2) (t + 3)(t - 2) .\newlineDenominator: t29 t^2 - 9 factors to (t+3)(t3) (t + 3)(t - 3) .
  2. Simplify by Canceling Common Factors: Simplify the expression by canceling common factors.\newline(t+3)(t2)(t+3)(t3)\frac{(t + 3)(t - 2)}{(t + 3)(t - 3)} simplifies to t2t3\frac{t - 2}{t - 3}, assuming t+30 t + 3 \neq 0 .
  3. State Variable Restrictions: State the restrictions on the variable.\newlineSince division by zero is undefined, t3 t \neq -3 and t3 t \neq 3 .

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