Question

Simplify the Expression, if possible
x^2-x-12/x^2-6x+8

Simplify the Expression, if possible
x^2+3x-10/x^2+5x+6

Answer 1

(x+3)/(x-2)

Answer 2

really?

Answer 3

oh maybe the first one sorry.

Answer 4

second one top and bottom factor but nothing cancels

Answer 5

which one are you talking about

Answer 6

\[\frac{x^2+3x-10}{x^2+5x+6}\]
\[=\frac{(x-2)(x+5)}{(x+2)(x+3)}\]

Answer 7

jay, do you know how to factor quadratics?

Answer 8

a little

Answer 9

why dont you try factoring the quadratic on the numerator of the first problem?

Answer 10

would it be 2 because all the numbers are even

Answer 11

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eF6zYNzlZKQ

Answer 12

ooooo but is it a easier way