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What is x^2 +2x+1 divides by x-4

What is x^2 +2x+1 divides by x-4-example-1
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Answer:


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

Explanation:

Step 1. Rewrite
x^(2) + 2x + 1 in the form
a^(2) + 2ab +
b^(2), where a = x and b = 1.


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

Step 2. Use Square of Sum:
(a + b)^(2) =
a^(2) + 2ab +
b^(2)


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

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