SOLUTION: Please simplify the expression if possible: x^2 + 10x + 24 / x^2 - 16

SOLUTION: Please simplify the expression if possible: x^2 + 10x + 24 / x^2 - 16

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Question 723989: Please simplify the expression if possible: x^2 + 10x + 24 / x^2 - 16
Answer by MathLover1(20849) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

factor completely and

.......substitute with

...group

and
...use the rule

now plug it in your expression

...simplify

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