SOLUTION: can you help me solve this rational expression: (x^2+12x+32)/(x+4)

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Question 292166: can you help me solve this rational expression: (x^2+12x+32)/(x+4)
Answer by JBarnum(2146) About Me  (Show Source):
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(x^2+12x+32)/(x+4)
well factor the numerator find 2 numbers multiply to get 32 and add to get 12
since they dividing with a possible factor, try 4 and a number...so 4 and 8 = 32 and add to get 12
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