SOLUTION: Can you help me with , simplifying rational expressions ? Example question: 3x+12 ___________

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Question 746372: Can you help me with , simplifying rational expressions ?
Example question:
3x+12
____________
X^2 - x -20

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Can you help me with , simplifying rational expressions ?
Example question:
3x+12
____________
X^2 - x -20
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factor numerator: 3(x+4)
factor the denominator: (x+4)(x-5)
eliminate (x+4) in numerator and denominator.
Therefore, the answer is, 3%2F%28x-5%29