Algebra 1

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0133500403
ISBN 13: 978-0-13350-040-0

Chapter 11 - Rational Expressions and Functions - 11-3 Dividing Polynomials - Mixed Review - Page 671: 64

Answer

$n+2$

Work Step by Step

In factored form, the given is equivalent to $$ \frac{(n+8)(n-1)}{(n-1)}\cdot\frac{(n+2)(n-2)}{(n+8)(n-2)} .$$ Cancelling factors that are common to both the numerator and denominator, the expression above is equivalent to $$\begin{aligned} & \frac{\color{red}{(n+8)}\color{blue}{(n-1)}}{\color{blue}{(n-1)}}\cdot\frac{(n+2)\color{orange}{(n-2})}{\color{red}{(n+8)}\color{orange}{(n-2})} \\&= n+2 .\end{aligned}$$Hence, the given expression simplifies to $n+2$.
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.