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Michael Santos
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Homework Statement
Is it legal to factor x+3 out of x+3+h and turn it into (x+3)(1+(h/x+3))
Yes, provided you mean ##\displaystyle \ (x+3)\left( 1 + \frac{h}{x+3} \right) \,.##Michael Santos said:Homework Statement
Is it legal to factor x+3 out of x+3+h and turn it into (x+3)(1+(h/(x+3)))
Homework Equations
The Attempt at a Solution
Factorizing x+3 means finding two or more numbers or expressions that, when multiplied together, result in x+3.
There is a question about the legality of factorizing x+3 because it is not always possible to factorize an expression. Some expressions, including x+3, cannot be factored using traditional methods.
No, x+3 cannot be factored using traditional methods. It does not have two or more numbers or expressions that can be multiplied together to result in x+3.
No, factoring is not a simplification method. It is a way to break down an expression into smaller parts. Since x+3 cannot be factored, it cannot be simplified in this way.
No, x+3 cannot be factored using traditional methods. However, if we consider complex numbers, x+3 can be factored as (x+3) = (x+3+0i) = (2+0i)(x+2i), where i is the imaginary unit.