Question

Please simplify this expression thanks

Answer 1

Explanation:

Factor numerator: x^2 + x - 12 = (x + 4)(x - 3)

Factor denominator: x^2 + 7x + 12 = (x + 3)(x + 4)

Notice that the numerator and denominator have a common factor (x + 4).

They can cancel.

What is left is (x - 3)/(x + 3)