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simplify ((x^2-x-2))/((x+1))

Solution

simplify

\frac{( x ^{2} - x - 2 )}{( x + 1 )}

Solution

x - 2

Solution steps

\frac{x ^{2} - x - 2}{x + 1}

Factor

x^{2} - x - 2 : (x + 1) (x - 2)

= \frac{( x + 1 ) ( x - 2 )}{x + 1}

Cancel the common factor:

x + 1

= x - 2

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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