SOLUTION: Write in simplest form. x^2+6x-16 --------- x^2-64

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Question 85867: Write in simplest form.
x^2+6x-16
---------
x^2-64
Answer by tutorcecilia(2152) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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%28%28x-2%29%2F%28x-8%29%29%29 [cancel wherever possible]