SOLUTION: The problem states: Divide and simply: (x^2 - 16)/(x^2 + 4x + 4) ÷ (x^2 + 3x - 4)/(x^2 - x - 2) Please help.

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Question 114978: The problem states:
Divide and simply:
(x^2 - 16)/(x^2 + 4x + 4) ÷ (x^2 + 3x - 4)/(x^2 - x - 2)

Please help.
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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multiplying the numerator and denominator by the inverse of the denominator gives

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