Question

using complete sentences, explain each step in simplifying the ratio x^2+8x all over x^2+10x+16 and provide the simplified form.

Answer 1

you can factorize both numerator and denominator t proceed

Answer 2

ok what about the next step

Answer 3

some terms will cancel out and you will have your answer

Answer 4

can you show me how to solve it

Answer 5

your denominator can be expressed as x^2+8x+2x+16 now build factors. In numberator take out x as the common factor

Answer 6

ok then what

Answer 7

Then some terms will cancel out, and you will have your answer

Answer 8

would it be 11x^2+16 or how do I solve it after I add like terms

Answer 9

denominator will become x(x+8)+2(x+8) which can be written as (x+8)(x+2)

Answer 10

I think you can solve from here @MCNEILL250

Answer 11

ok thanks

Answer 12

No problem!