College Algebra (11th Edition)

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ISBN 13: 978-0-32167-179-0

Chapter R - Section R.5 - Rational Expressions - R.5 Exercises - Page 47: 21

Answer

$x^2-4x+16$ $x\ne-4$

Work Step by Step

Given. $\frac{x^3+64}{x+4}$ Write 64 as $4^3$. $=\frac{x^3+4^3}{x+4}$ Factor the sum of two cubes using the formula $a^3+b^3=(a+b)(a-ab+b^2)$. $=\frac{(x+4)(x^2-4x+16)}{x+4}$ Cancel the common factor $x+4$. $x^2-4x+16,x\ne-4$
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