Simplify x/(x-4)

Problem

x/(x−4)

Solution

1. Identify the expression as a rational function where the numerator is x and the denominator is x−4

2. Check for common factors between the numerator and the denominator to see if any terms can be canceled.

3. Determine that the numerator x and the denominator x−4 share no common factors other than 1

4. Conclude that the expression is already in its simplest form.

Final Answer

x/(x−4)=x/(x−4)

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