Would the simplified version of
h(x)=(x^2-3x-4)/(x-4) be x+1? If so, how would I simplify h(x) and write the new function as g(x)?

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Would the simplified version of 
h(x)=(x^2-3x-4)/(x-4) be x+1? If so, how would I simplify h(x) and write the new function as g(x)?

mertsj · Answer

$$g(x)=\frac{h(x)}{x-4}$$

anonymous · Answer

even though it says to simplify h(x) first and then write the new function as g(x)? @Mertsj

mertsj · Answer

Guess you should have posted the correct problem.

anonymous · Answer

I thought I did? My original question was "Would the simplified version of 
h(x)=(x^2-3x-4)/(x-4) be x+1? If so, how would I simplify h(x) and write the new function as g(x)?" .

mertsj · Answer

Yes.  The simplified version is x+1
Write g(x)=x+1

anonymous · Answer

sorry if there was miscommunication

anonymous · Answer

thank you @Mertsj, do you know how I should approach the question "What signficant graphical feature is produced when a function like h(x) can be simplified to g(x)?"

mertsj · Answer

I think a hole in the graph.

anonymous · Answer

okay, thank you for all of your help! :)

mertsj · Answer

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