EXAMPLE 2 m Simplifying Rational Expressions by Cancellation x? - 1 Simplify: x² + x - 2

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Chapter8: Rational Expressions And Equations
Section8.4: Add And Subtract Rational Expressions With Unlike Denominators
Problem 8.77TI: Rewrite as equivalent rational expressions with denominator (x+3)(x4)(x+4) : 2x2x12 , 1x216 .
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EXAMPLE 2 m
Simplifying Rational Expressions by Cancellation
x? - 1
Simplify:
x² + x - 2
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