SOLUTION: x^3-x^2+x/ x^3+1 how do you simplify the answer. the answer is x/x+1 but i need the steps on how to get it

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Question 831012: x^3-x^2+x/
x^3+1

how do you simplify the answer.
the answer is x/x+1 but i need the steps on how to get it

Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Factor the numerator and denominator and cancel out common factors.
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