Question 174080: how do you solve x^2+5x+4/(x+3)^2 divided by x+1/x^2-9
Answer by solver91311(24713)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! In the first place, you aren't really 'solving' anything; you are merely simplifying a complex expression. Simplification steps as follows:
Step 1: Factor the numerator and denominator of the dividend fraction.
Step 2: Factor the denominator of the divisor fraction. Hint: Difference of two squares.
Step 3: Invert the divisor fraction and multiply.
Step 4: Eliminate factors common to both numerator and denominator.
Step 5: Multiply the resulting binomials in the numerator using FOIL.
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