SOLUTION: I need help simplifying this expression please {{{(x^3 + 8)/(x^3 - 4 x)}}}
I think i have the bottom half correct so far as x(x+2)(x-2) but I am not sure how to do the top since
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Question 373741: I need help simplifying this expression please
I think i have the bottom half correct so far as x(x+2)(x-2) but I am not sure how to do the top since it does not not have an x on the 8!
Edit: I now have which I canceled out to x-2/x but the homework system I am using is telling me that it is incorrect could you help me further please?
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, BMorrison22:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Use the sum of cubes formula to factor to get . From there, you'll see what cancels. Note: you have the correct factorization of the denominator.
Answer by BMorrison22(1) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Edit: I now have which I canceled out to x-2/x but the homework system I am using is telling me that it is incorrect could you help me further please?
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