DimarA711315 DimarA711315
  • 03-11-2022
  • Mathematics
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Hi, simplify the following rational expression, if possible: x + 2/ x^2 = 4x + 4

Hi simplify the following rational expression if possible x 2 x2 4x 4 class=

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LinwoodF253166 LinwoodF253166
  • 03-11-2022

Given:

[tex]\frac{x+2}{x^2-4x+4}[/tex]

To simplify the given rational expression, we first factor x^2-4x+4 by applying Perfect Square Formula as shown below:

[tex]\begin{gathered} a^2-2ab+b^2=(a-b)^2 \\ \end{gathered}[/tex]

Hence,

[tex]x^2-4x+4=x^2-2x(2)+2^2=(x-2)^2[/tex]

Now, we simplify the given expression:

[tex]\frac{x+2}{x^{2}-4x+4}=\frac{x+2}{(x-2)^2}[/tex]

Therefore, the answer is:

[tex]\frac{x+2}{(x-2)^{2}}[/tex]

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