x²+6x+8

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write s if the rational expression is simplified and na if not
1. 8b²/4b
2. x+4/4+x
3. x/x+2
4. 2x+4/x+2
5. x²+4x+3/x²+6x+8

Answer:

1. S (8b²/4b simplifies to 2b)

2. S (x+4/4+x simplifies to 1)

3. NA (x/x+2 cannot be simplified further)

4. NA (2x+4/x+2 cannot be simplified further)

5. S (x²+4x+3/x²+6x+8 simplifies to 1/(x+2))