Question

Simplify completely quantity 8 x minus 16 over quantity x squared minus 13 x plus 22 and find the restrictions on the variable.

quantity x minus 2 over quantity x minus 11, x ≠ 11

quantity x minus 2 over quantity x minus 11, x ≠ 2, x ≠ 11

8 over quantity x minus 11, x ≠ 11

8 over quantity x minus 11, x ≠ 2, x ≠ 11

Answer 1

I know it's either C or D for sure...

Answer 2

Please explain how you "know" the answer is either C or D, if you want meaningful feedback on this problem.

Simplify completely quantity 8 x minus 16 over quantity x squared minus 13 x plus 22 and find the restrictions on the variable.

\[\frac{ 8x-16 }{ x^2-13x+22 }\]

Answer 3

Have you tried factoring the numerator and denominator, and then perhaps reducing through cancellation?

Answer 4

the answer is D