Question

Using complete sentences, explain each step in simplifying the ratio and provide the simplified form.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

factorise the numerator and denominator

\[\frac{x(x +8)}{(x +2)(x +8)}\]

remove the common factor from from the numerator and denominator..

and you'll be left with the answer

Answer 3

Okay thanks!