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The problem is a complex rational expression that needs to be simplified. The expression given is:

\[
\frac{\frac{1}{x^2 - 9} + 3}{1 - \frac{x}{2x + 6}}
\]

with restrictions on \(x \neq -6, -3, 3\).

### Steps to Simplify:

1. **Simplify individual components**:
   - In the denominator, note that \(2x + 6 = 2(x + 3)\), so:
     \[
     \frac{x}{2x + 6} = \frac{x}{2(x + 3)}
     \]
     Therefore, the denominator becomes:
     \[
     1 - \frac{x}{2(x + 3)} = \frac{2(x + 3) - x}{2(x + 3)} = \frac{x + 6}{2(x + 3)}
     \]
   
   - For the numerator, factor \(x^2 - 9\) as a difference of squares:
     \[
     x^2 - 9 = (x - 3)(x + 3)
     \]
     So:
     \[
     \frac{1}{x^2 - 9} = \frac{1}{(x - 3)(x + 3)}
     \]
     Thus, the numerator becomes:
     \[
     \frac{1}{(x - 3)(x + 3)} + 3 = \frac{1 + 3(x^2 - 9)}{(x - 3)(x + 3)} = \frac{1 + 3(x - 3)(x + 3)}{(x - 3)(x + 3)}
     \]
     
2. **Rewrite the overall expression**:
   After simplifying both the numerator and denominator, you can combine them as a single rational expression and cancel any common factors to simplify the fraction further.

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Here are 5 related questions you might want to explore:
1. How do you factor quadratic expressions like \(x^2 - 9\)?
2. What is a complex rational expression and why is it important to simplify?
3. How do you handle expressions with restrictions on variables?
4. What is the difference of squares formula and when do you use it?
5. How do you combine fractions with different denominators?

**Tip**: Always check for common factors in both the numerator and denominator before simplifying a complex fraction!

Simplifying a Complex Rational Expression. Write the rational expression in simplified form. 
Expression: (1 / (x^2 - 9) + 3) / (1 - (x / (2x + 6))). 
Restrictions: x ≠ -6, -3, 3.

Learn how to simplify the complex rational expression (1 / (x^2 - 9) + 3) / (1 - (x / (2x + 6))) with restrictions on x values. This step-by-step solution demonstrates factoring, handling complex fractions, and simplifying rational expressions. Suitable for Grades 10-12.

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