Simplifying the Rational Expression x^4 + x^3 + x^2 - x - 2 / x^2

Math Problem Statement

x^4+x^3+x^2-x-2/x^2-1

We are tasked with simplifying the expression:

$\frac{x^4 + x^3 + x^2 - x - 2}{x^2 - 1}.$

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Algebra
Rational Expressions
Factorization

x^2 - 1 = (x - 1)(x + 1)

Factorization of polynomials

Grades 9-12

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