SOLUTION: Please help! I need to express the following rational expression in lowest terms: x^2-x-12 -------- x^2-16

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Question 195829: Please help! I need to express the following rational expression in lowest terms:
x^2-x-12
--------
x^2-16
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Factor both the numerator and denominator expressions. You will find that there is a common factor that can be eliminated.


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