SOLUTION: Simplify ((x^2-16)/(x^2+5x+6))((x^2+5x+4)/(x^2-2x-8))

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Question 706843: Simplify

((x^2-16)/(x^2+5x+6))((x^2+5x+4)/(x^2-2x-8))

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given expression.


Factor to get .


Factor to get .


Factor to get .


Factor to get .


Combine the fractions.


Highlight the common terms.


Cancel out the common terms.


Simplify.


So simplifies to .


In other words,

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