Question

Using complete sentences, explain each step in simplifying the ratio (x^2+8x)/(x^2+10x+16) and provide the simplified form.

Answer 1

Factor the top and bottom and cancels factors

Answer 2

i know that my answer is (x)/(x+2)

Answer 3

apply difference of two squares rule: a^2+b^2=(a-b)(a+b)
I got this..

Answer 4

a^2+b^2 does not equal to (a-b)(a+b)

Answer 5

a^2 - b^2=(a-b)(a+b)

Answer 6

that is what i meant. my apologies