HCF of (x2−9) and (x+3)2 is 'a'. HCF of x2+x−6 and x2−4 is 'b'. Then a×b is ____.
x2+x−6
Let us factorize the given expressions.
x2−9=x2−32=(x+3)(x−3)
(x+3)2=(x+3)(x+3)
So, the HCF, a=(x+3)
x2+x−6=(x+3)(x−2)
x2−4=(x+2)(x−2)
So, the HCF, b=(x−2)
Hence, a×b=(x+3)(x−2)=x2+x−6