Question 313675: 7/X+4=?/X^3+64.... i out that the answer was 7(4X+16) but i cant figure out why it is a 4X and the answer wasnt 7(x^3+64)
Answer by rapaljer(4671)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Do you know how to factor the Difference and Sum of Cubes? In this case,
x^3+64=(x+4)(x^2-4x+16).
Now compare the two fractions, where I have replaced the ? with the unknown N:
The two denominators both have a factor of (x+4).
In order for the fractions to be equal, the second numerator N must have a 7 factor, and also a factor of (x^2-4x+16). Then the fractions will be equal.
Therefore, N=7(x^2-4x+16).
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