Question

openstudy what is the simplified form of y^2+7y+12/y^2-3y-18

Answer 1

Do you mean \[\frac{y^{2}+7y+12}{y^{2}-3y-18}\] That is NOT what you have written. Remember your Order of Operations.

Factor Numerator and Denominator.

Answer 2

yes... i'm sorry.

Answer 3

may you please solve this so i can review it? i am very strong at reviewing.

Answer 4

That's funny. You need to know how to factor. Please demonstrate.

Answer 5

what do you mean? i don't know how :/ that's why i'm asking

Answer 6

well, y^2+7y+12 = (y+3)(y+4) and
y^2-3y-18 = (y-6)(y+3)
now, just simplify it

Answer 7

u just made me feel really stupid, i don't know how to simplify..however, i just understood what you just said. what would be the simplified answer?