SOLUTION: In the equation f(x) = 1/(x+4)^2 -5 How do I combine and express this as a ratio of polynomials? I found the Horizontal and verticle asymtotes, I want to know how to express and co

Question 479563: In the equation f(x) = 1/(x+4)^2 -5 How do I combine and express this as a ratio of polynomials? I found the Horizontal and verticle asymtotes, I want to know how to express and combine as a ratio of polynomials. Thanks!
Answer by ccs2011(207) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

The goal is to combine expression into a single fraction.
To do that you need a common denominator.
Lets multiply the 5 by something that has a value of 1 but will give us a common denominator

Now both fractions have same denominator, add the numerators

Expand and distribute the numerator

Now you have f(x) as a ratio of polynomials
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