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In Problems 5-12, tell whether the given rational expression is proper or improper. If improper, rewrite it as the sum of a polynomial and a proper rational expression. $\frac{x^2+5}{x^2-4}$
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A rational expression is proper if the degree of the numerator is less than the degree of the denominator. In this case, the degree of the numerator is 2 and the degree of the denominator is also 2. Show more…
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