SOLUTION: I need to simplify the following:
x^2 -x -12 / x+4
I can do the top part (x+3)(x-4)...but I can't cross out x-4 which is over x+4 ...Right?
Thanks,
Jake
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Question 196539: I need to simplify the following:
x^2 -x -12 / x+4
I can do the top part (x+3)(x-4)...but I can't cross out x-4 which is over x+4 ...Right?
Thanks,
Jake
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I need to simplify the following:
x^2 -x -12 / x+4
I can do the top part (x+3)(x-4)...but I can't cross out x-4 which is over x+4 ...Right?
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Right. They don't cancel.
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