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Question 102782This question is from textbook Intermediate Algebra
: I would be forever indebted with Gratitude if someone could please help me figure out this problem and explain how they reached the answer in detail;
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Make sure to superscript all exponents. Show all factoring in your work. Use the Insert and Symbols menus in Word to present the radical √ symbol. Remember that radicands must be enclosed within [ ]. Typing your work vertically is preferred but optional. If you choose to type horizontally, make sure you are appropriately using grouping symbols.
1. Simplify the rational expression:
x2 – 7x + 12
x2 – 16 NOTE: there should be a line between the upper and lower terms.
I just don't know how to insert it in this program.
Thank You So Very Much!
This question is from textbook Intermediate Algebra

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(x^2 – 7x + 12) / (x^2 – 16)
[(x-6)(x-1)] / [(x-4)(x+4)]
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No further simplifying can be done.
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Cheers,
Stan H.