SOLUTION: How do I express (x+x^4)/(x^2-x+1) in lowest terms?

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Question 553441: How do I express (x+x^4)/(x^2-x+1) in lowest terms?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
express (x+x^4)/(x^2-x+1) in lowest terms?
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[x(1+x^3)] / [x^2-x+1]
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[x(x+1)(x^2-x+1)]/[x^2-x+1]
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= x(x+1)
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= x^2+x
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Cheers,
Stan H.