SOLUTION: Factor the numerator and denominator of each expression completely and reduce common factors (x^2+2x)/(x^2-4) and (x^2-5x+4)/(x^2-1)

Question 825460: Factor the numerator and denominator of each expression completely and reduce common factors
(x^2+2x)/(x^2-4) and (x^2-5x+4)/(x^2-1)
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Factor the numerator and denominator of each expression completely and reduce common factors

Factor, the denominator is the "difference of squares"

Cancel out (x+2) leaving us with:

and

Factor & cancel
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