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OpenStudy (alanna):

x^2+6x+8/x^2-16 simplify. I have the answer but I need to know how to do this

OpenStudy (amistre64):

you solve it by factoring the expressions and simplifying

OpenStudy (amistre64):

there are some techniques you can use, but you need to be able to understand what is at work underneath it all

OpenStudy (amistre64):

lets start with something simple: (x-2) (x+2) can you multiply these together for me?

OpenStudy (alanna):

x^2+ 2x-2x-4?

OpenStudy (alanna):

ok, I got it!

OpenStudy (alanna):

i know how to factor expressions, thanks!

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