Algebra factoring question

Please tell me how to solve this:



Thanks!

P.S.: The exponent on top of the "x" is a "2" .

You're looking for the product so you're multiplying both terms here ...

the top numerator for the left factors out to be:

(x+1)(x-1)
-----------
(x+1)

And the one on the right is:

(x+3)
-----
3( x-1)

So you would cancel out (x-1) and (x+1) since they both appear twice and be left with:

(x+3)
------
3

as you're final answer, in other words, option 4 ...

Why would you cancel out (x-1) and (x+1)?

Don't they need to be equal to cancel out?

I mean you cancel out (x-1) with the other (x-1) and (x+1) with the other (x+1) ... (x+1) appears in the both the denominator and numerator for the first term and (x-1) is found in the denominator of the term on the right and the numerator of the left term ...

Explaining math on the internet isn't easy ya know

Ahh! Thanks Sayf. My problem was that I forgot to divide the 3 on the bottom of 3x-3 so I got, 3(x-3)...alright thanks

Math is annoying man .. the littlest mistake can mess you up .. you should see the crap I have to do :affraid:

you're in 10th grade, right?

Yes...yes.

I thought 10th graders had geometry ...

I do...but unfortunately, I must re-take the Algebra test next week (Which they told me about today), if I want to get a Regent's diploma...

-_____-, I am sick of school...first its 3 days of finals, now it's a day of regents...

Regent's diploma? So you have both geometry n algebra in the same year? *scratches head*

Well you are from Philly...so you won't understand. In NY they have important tests called Regents...

My school is one of te few schools where you can get a Regents diploma (besides the normal one)

I should pass the mastery grade (85) on the regents to beconsidered good in terms of taking the Regents Diploma..

I don't know what happened to me on the day of the math rgeents (last year) but I got an 84

So they are offering me the chance to re-take the Algerba regents so I try to get higher than an 85 (or an 85).

In terms of colleges...it won't affect me...

lol does it matter if it has no effect for getting accepted into college ... whats the point ..

It better than a normal diploma...besides it seems that I am the only one that got lower than a 84...even the retards past 85 (or got 85)

i'd rather have a real long beard ...

That's good for you...

really how is it better if the retards can pass?

Well that's the sad part about it...I didn't pass the 85...Inshallah I will try my best next Thursday to pass the 85 and even go into the 90s...

well, good luck Ahmed

did u pass?

Ill knwo in 2-3 months lol.

P.S.: I didn't fail the first time, I just didn't get the mastery grade

you wil actually know in a week or so because report cards are due soon, unless your high school is drastically different!

It takes time to grade Hassan.

that's why we have no school on Monday

what about you Hassan, did you pass bhai saab?

yep I passed all my regents so far...Alhamdolilah... except English, I do not know about it because I just took it yesterday!