Chapter 7 - Rational Functions - 7.2 Simplifying Rational Expressions - 7.2 Exercises - Page 575: 35

Tom should factor the numerator instead of splitting them into smaller components. $= x+2$

$\frac{x^{2}+6x+8}{x+4}$ $= \frac{(x+4)(x+2)}{x+4}$ $= \frac{(x+2)}{1}$ $= x+2$ Tom should factor the numerator instead of splitting them into smaller components.