SOLUTION: how do i solve: x-3 over 5(x+4) times 4(x+4) over x-3

Question 303308: how do i solve: x-3 over 5(x+4) times 4(x+4) over x-3
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, london maths tutor:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given expression.

Combine the fractions.

Highlight the common terms.

Cancel out the common terms.

Simplify

So simplifies to

In other words, where or
Answer by london maths tutor(243) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

cancel out (x-3) and (x+4)
=4/5
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