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simplify (x-4)/(x^2-16)

Solution

simplify

\frac{x - 4}{x ^{2} - 16}

Solution

\frac{1}{x + 4}

Solution steps

\frac{x - 4}{x ^{2} - 16}

Factor

x^{2} - 16 : (x + 4) (x - 4)

= \frac{x - 4}{( x + 4 ) ( x - 4 )}

Cancel the common factor:

x - 4

= \frac{1}{x + 4}

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is (x-4)/(x^2-16) ?
The solution to (x-4)/(x^2-16) is 1/(x+4)