SOLUTION: Simplify each rational expression. State any restrictions on the variable. 1. x^2 + 10x + 25/x^2 + 9x + 20 2. 4x^2 - 2x/x^2 + 5x + 4 (divided) 2x/x^2 + 2x + 1

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Question 847029: Simplify each rational expression. State any restrictions on the variable.
1. x^2 + 10x + 25/x^2 + 9x + 20
2. 4x^2 - 2x/x^2 + 5x + 4 (divided) 2x/x^2 + 2x + 1
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 x ≠ -4