SOLUTION: can you help me simplify x^2+5x+4/X^2-4x-5

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Question 243100: can you help me simplify
x^2+5x+4/X^2-4x-5

Answer by rapaljer(4671)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Factor the numerator and denominator:


Divide out the (x+1) factors:


Dr. Robert J. Rapalje, Retired

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