SOLUTION: Can someone explain how to perform this operation and simplify - please?
x2 – 16 ÷ x + 4
x2 – 25 x – 5
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Question 112611: Can someone explain how to perform this operation and simplify - please?
x2 – 16 ÷ x + 4
x2 – 25 x – 5
Answer by edjones(8007) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
= factor the numerator and cancel.
=x-4
You should be able to do the 2nd.
Ed
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