SOLUTION: can you help me simplify x^2+5x+4/X^2-4x-5

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Question 243100: can you help me simplify
x^2+5x+4/X^2-4x-5
Answer by rapaljer(4671) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Factor the numerator and denominator:
%28%28x%2B4%29%28x%2B1%29%29%2F%28%28x-5%29%28x%2B1%29%29

Divide out the (x+1) factors:
%28x%2B4%29%2F%28x-5%29

Dr. Robert J. Rapalje, Retired