Question

In the following exercises, simplify each expression.

$\frac{9-3·9}{15-9}$

Short answer

The simplified expression is$-3$.

Step-by-step solution

Step 1. Given Information. 

The given expression is$\frac{9-3·9}{15-9}$.

Step 2. Simplify the numerator.

$\frac{9-3·9}{15-9}=\frac{9-27}{15-9}$

Step 3. Simplify the expression.

$\frac{9-27}{15-9}=\frac{-18}{6}=-3$

Step 4. Conclusion.

The simplified form of the given expression is$-3$.