Question

Simplify the algebraic fraction:

(w+1)(w+1)/w+1

Answer 1

w+1

Explanation:

when you have a fraction that is composed of multiplied factors you can cancel out the numerator and denominator if they are equal to simplify it. in this cause (w+1) is seen on the top and bottom meaning you can cancel one of them out from the top by cancelling the one on the bottom out.

Answer 2

w+1 w≠-1

Explanation:

(w+1)(w+1)

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w+1

Cancel like terms

w+1 w≠-1