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simplify (x^2-16)/(x-4)

Solution

simplify

\frac{x ^{2} - 16}{x - 4}

Solution

x + 4

Solution steps

\frac{x ^{2} - 16}{x - 4}

Factor

x^{2} - 16 : (x + 4) (x - 4)

= \frac{( x + 4 ) ( x - 4 )}{x - 4}

Cancel the common factor:

x - 4

= x + 4

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is (x^2-16)/(x-4) ?
The solution to (x^2-16)/(x-4) is x+4