SOLUTION: how can I simplify this expression [X^2 + 12x + 32]/(x+4)

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Question 47539: how can I simplify this expression

[X^2 + 12x + 32]/(x+4)
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
[X^2 + 12x + 32]/(x+4)
Factor to get:
[(x+8)(x+4)]/(x+4)
Cancel to get:
x+8
Cheers,
Stan H.