Math Problem Statement

Simplify or solve the following expression: (x^2 + 2x - 3 + (x + 1)√(x^2 - 9)) / (x^2 - 2x - 3 + (x - 1)√(x^2 - 9)).

Solution

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x2+2x3+(x+1)x29x22x3+(x1)x29\frac{x^2 + 2x - 3 + (x + 1)\sqrt{x^2 - 9}}{x^2 - 2x - 3 + (x - 1)\sqrt{x^2 - 9}}

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Radicals
Rational Expressions
Quadratic Equations

Formulas

Quadratic Equation: ax^2 + bx + c = 0
Radical Simplification: √(x^2 - a)

Theorems

Rational Expression Simplification
Quadratic Factorization

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12