SOLUTION: Help!!Is my solution correct? If not, please let me know where I went wrong? x^2-5x-14 divided by 4-x^2 My solution is 1-1 (x^2 - 4) thanks a bunch!!!

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: Help!!Is my solution correct?
If not, please let me know where I went wrong?
x^2-5x-14 divided by 4-x^2
My solution is 1-1 (x^2 - 4)
thanks a bunch!!! This question is from textbook

Answer by rmromero(383) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

             x^2 - 5x - 14
             _____________          

               4 - x^2

Rational Expressions are said to be in simplest form
when there is no common factor other than 1.
So factor both numerator and denominator.

           (x - 7) (x + 2)
           _______________

           (2 - x)(2 + x)

Divide common factor 2 + x can also be written as x + 2

             (x - 7)
             _______

             (2 - x)