SOLUTION: Hello I have a problem that I need someone to walk me through because I keep working it over and over and still am not getting anywhere. (x^4-8x^2+15) Divided by (x^2-5) the

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Question 507535: Hello I have a problem that I need someone to walk me through because I keep working it over and over and still am not getting anywhere.
(x^4-8x^2+15) Divided by (x^2-5)
the^ signals an exponent.
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%28x%5E4-8x%5E2%2B15%29%2F%28x%5E2-5%29 Factor the numerator.
%28%28x%5E2-3%29cross%28%28x%5E2-5%29%29%29%2Fcross%28%28x%5E2-5%29%29 Cancel the common factors as shown.
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