Question

Which of the following is equal to the rational expression when x ≠ -4 or 16

Answer 1

A

Explanation:

(x^(2)-16)/((x-16)(x+4))=

[(x+4)(x-4)]/(x-16)(x+4)=

x-4/x-16

Answer 2

A.
`(x - 4)/(x - 16)`

Explanation:

`(x^2 - 16)/((x - 16)(x + 4)) =`

`= ((x - 4)(x + 4))/((x - 16)(x + 4))`

`= (x - 4)/(x - 16)`