Q. Divide the polynomials. Your answer should be a polynomial.x+4x2−16=
Factorize numerator: Recognize that the division (x2−16)/(x+4) can be simplified by factoring the numerator.The numerator x2−16 is a difference of squares and can be factored into (x+4)(x−4).
Cancel common factor: Cancel out the common factor in the numerator and the denominator.Since (x+4) is a common factor in both the numerator and the denominator, we can cancel it out, leaving us with x−4.
Write simplified result: Write down the simplified result of the division.After canceling out the common factor, the result of the division is x−4.