Question

How do you simplify `(x^2+5x+4)/(x+1)`?

Answer 1

See the entire solution process below:

Explanation:

First, factor the numerator as:

`((x + 4)(x + 1))/(x + 1)`

Now, cancel common terms in the numerator and denominator:

`((x + 4)color(red)(cancel(color(black)((x + 1)))))/color(red)(cancel(color(black)(x + 1))) ->`

`x + 4` Where: `x + 1 != 0` or `x != -1`