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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