Question

Using complete sentences, explain each step in simplifying the ratio
x^2-x-20
__________
x^2+8x+16
ane simplified form.

@Mathematics

Answer 1

x^2-x-20 = (x-5)(x+4)
x^2+8x+16=(x+4)(x+4)
(x-5)(x+4)/(x+4)(x+4)=(x-5)/(x+4)