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(x^2 + 3x - 4) / (x + 4).

Factor the numerator.

(x + 4) (x - 1) / (x + 4).

The terms (x + 4) cancel each other out.

The final answer is (x - 1); where x does not equal -4

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Answer:

D x-1 x≠4

Explanation:

x^2 +3x-4

-----------------

x+4

We know that x cannot equal 4 since the denominator would go to zero

Factor the numerator

(x+4) (x-1)

-----------------

x+4

Cancel like terms (x+4)

x-1 x≠4

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