Given that a2−6ab+9b2=0a^2 - \frac{6a}{b} + \frac{9}{b^2} = 0, find the value of abab. Answer ab = ...

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1. Identify the perfect square expression

a2−6ab+9b2=(a−3b)2a^2-\frac{6a}{b}+\frac{9}{b^2}=\left(a-\frac{3}{b}\right)^2
So,
(a−3b)2=0\left(a-\frac{3}{b}\right)^2=0

2. Solve for $ab$

a−3b=0a-\frac{3}{b}=0
a=3ba=\frac{3}{b}
Multiplying both sides by bb,
ab=3ab=3

Answer

ab=3ab=3

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