SOLUTION: For all x ≠ –4, which of the following is equivalent to the expression below?
x2 + 12x + 32 / x + 4
A. x + 3
B. x + 8
C. x + 11
D. x + 16
E. x + 28
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Question 303793: For all x ≠ –4, which of the following is equivalent to the expression below?
x2 + 12x + 32 / x + 4
A. x + 3
B. x + 8
C. x + 11
D. x + 16
E. x + 28
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this question came from ACT practice test and it says that this problem is a type of rational expression. However, I checked the rational expression chapter on my old algebra book and I don't see any lessons on how to solve this kind of problem. Therefore, if you could tell me what kind of problem this is so I can do more practice questions online, i would really appreciate it. Thanks in advance.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given expression.
Factor the numerator
Highlight the common terms.
Cancel out the common terms.
Simplify.
So simplifies to making the answer B.
In other words, where
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