SOLUTION: How do I solve or simplify (x^2+3x+2)/(x^2-3x-4) ?

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Question 864402: How do I solve or simplify (x^2+3x+2)/(x^2-3x-4) ?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Answer:


%28x%5E2%2B3x%2B2%29%2F%28x%5E2-3x-4%29 simplifies to %28x%2B2%29%2F%28x-4%29