Question

Simplify: (x^2 + 2x +1)/(2x + 2)....Plz HELP

Answer 1

\[\frac{x^2+2x+1}{2x+2}\]
\[\frac{(x+1)(x+1)}{2(x+1)}\]
\[\frac{(x+1)}{2}\]

Factor the top and you'll be able to cancel x+1 from top and bottom.

Answer 2

(x+1)/2 is right

Answer 3

Okay i see, thanks.