SOLUTION: Why does (x^2 + 8x) / (x^3) simplify to (x + 8) / (x^2) I don't understand how the powers cancel each other out to get the result.

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Question 884202: Why does (x^2 + 8x) / (x^3) simplify to (x + 8) / (x^2)
I don't understand how the powers cancel each other out to get the result.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39623) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Try factoring the numerator.