SOLUTION: simplify: x^2+8x+12 / x^2+13x+42

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Question 177013: simplify:
x^2+8x+12 / x^2+13x+42

Answer by rapaljer(4671) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The first step is to factor the numerator and denominator. If you don't know how to factor, then you should see lesson plans or my website about factoring trinomials.
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The factors of (x+6) divide out!
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