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How to simplify this expression

How to simplify this expression-example-1
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Answer:


(x+2)/(x+1)

Explanation:

Factor the numerator and cancel common factors from numerator and denominator.


(x^2-4)/((x-2)(x+1))=((x-2)(x+2))/((x-2)(x+1))=(x+2)/(x+1)

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