Since the denominator is x+4, we must exclude the value x=−4.
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x+411x+28+x+4x2,x=−4 |
| The fractions have a common denominator, so add the numerators and place the sum over the common denominator. |
x+411x+28+x2 |
| Write the degrees in descending order. |
x+4x2+11x+28 |
| Factor the numerator. |
x+4(x+4)(x+7) |
| Simplify by removing common factors. |
x+4(x+4)(x+7) |
| Simplify. |
x+7 |
The expression simplifies to x+7 but the original expression had a denominator of x+4 so x=−4.