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simplify (a^2-2a-3)/(a+1)

Solution

simplify

\frac{a ^{2} - 2 a - 3}{a + 1}

Solution

a - 3

Solution steps

\frac{a ^{2} - 2 a - 3}{a + 1}

Factor

a^{2} - 2 a - 3 : (a + 1) (a - 3)

= \frac{( a + 1 ) ( a - 3 )}{a + 1}

Cancel the common factor:

a + 1

= a - 3

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is (a^2-2a-3)/(a+1) ?
The solution to (a^2-2a-3)/(a+1) is a-3