Sydney P.

asked • 05/21/17

N^2-n-12/n-4

I don't understand the questoon

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Michael A. answered • 05/21/17

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If this is (n² - n - 12)/(n - 4), then I suppose you need to simplify this expression. Start by factoring the numerator.
 
(n + 3)(n - 4)/(n - 4)
 
= n + 3
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One can also note that n≠4, applicable to the simplification because the original expression's domain restriction(s) must be retained.
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05/21/17

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Excellent point. Unfortunately, it appears the full problem was not written.
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05/22/17

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