SOLUTION: How do i simplify this expression in lowest terms...8x^2+16x/4x^2

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Question 329551: How do i simplify this expression in lowest terms...8x^2+16x/4x^2
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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How do i simplify this expression in lowest terms...
(8x^2+16x) / (4x^2)
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Factor to get:
(8x(x+2)) / (4x^2)
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Cancel factors common to numerator and denominator to get:
(2(x+2))/(x)
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Cheers,
stan H.
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