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Simplify this rational expression. Factor completely

Simplify this rational expression. Factor completely-example-1
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Answer:

Explanation:

x^2-16/x^4-x^3

Factor x^4-x^3:

=x^2-16/x^3(x-1)

x^3(x-1)

Factor x^2-16;

(x+4)(x-4)

=(x+4)(x-4)/x^3(x-1)

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