SOLUTION: {{{f(x)=(x-3)/(x^2-3x-4)}}} Do you multiply the inverse to solve or multiply the problem with the denominator over 1?

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Question 881519: f%28x%29=%28x-3%29%2F%28x%5E2-3x-4%29 Do you multiply the inverse to solve or multiply the problem with the denominator over 1?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Why? What do you want to do?

You can simplify the rational expression, but doing so will change the function. Factoring the denominator will show any discontinuities or vertical asymptotes.

Do you want more help and would you explain what you want to know or do?