SOLUTION: How do I simplify this expression? X^2-16 divided by x^2-7x+12?

SOLUTION: How do I simplify this expression? X^2-16 divided by x^2-7x+12?

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Question 1185178: How do I simplify this expression?
X^2-16 divided by x^2-7x+12?
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20056) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!



Factor the numerator as (x-4)(x+4)
Factor the denominator as (x-4)(x-3)



Cancel the (x-4)'s





Edwin

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