Question

http://prnt.sc/b7ncfq help please

Answer 1

Ryan doesn't know how to cancel properly. You can only cancel common factors. He should have factor the numerator to see if he could cancel a common factor with on in the denominator.

Answer 2

Okay. So now how do I solve this properly?

Answer 3

@Hero @Mehek14

Answer 4

Factor the expression in the numerator. Then, cancel the common factor in the numerator and the denominator just as any number or expression (a+b)/(a+b) =1

Answer 5

Factor the x^2+3x+2?

Answer 6

Yes

Answer 7

Factor x2+3x+2
x2+3x+2
=(x+1)(x+2)

Answer:
(x+1)(x+2)

Like that?^^

Answer 8

Yes

Answer 9

So that's all I need to write to answer the question?

Answer 10

What factor cancels with the one in the denominator?