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Write simplified form for each of the following. Be sure to list all restrictions on the domain, as in Example 5.$$h(t)=\frac{t^{2}-3 t-4}{t^{2}+9 t+8}$$
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First, let's factor the numerator and denominator of the fraction: $$ h(t)=\frac{(t-4)(t+1)}{(t+1)(t+8)} $$ Show more…
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