SOLUTION: simplify the espression. n^2 - n/n^2 - 4n I came up with n - n/n - 4 just want to check if that is correct. If not can you please provide correct answer? Thanks!

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Question 681684:
simplify the espression.
n^2 - n/n^2 - 4n
I came up with n - n/n - 4
just want to check if that is correct. If not can you please provide correct answer?
Thanks!
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
n^2 - n = n(n-1)

n^2 - 4n = n(n-4)


So the two 'n' terms outside the parenthesis cancel leaving you with this final answer: %28n-1%29%2F%28n-4%29