Problem

Simplify the rational function x3x2x+1x21

Answer

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Answer

Hence the simplified form of the given rational function is x2+1x+1

Steps

Step 1 :Factor the numerator and the denominator. The numerator x3x2x+1 can be factored into (x1)(x2+1), and the denominator x21 can be factored into (x1)(x+1)

Step 2 :Now we have (x1)(x2+1)(x1)(x+1)

Step 3 :Cancel the common factor (x1) from the numerator and the denominator

Step 4 :Hence the simplified form of the given rational function is x2+1x+1

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