If x≠4 and x≠-4, the fraction x^2-8x+16/x^2-16 can be simplified to what?

Simplified Expression: x(17x - 8) / (x + 4)(x - 4)

Roots: x = 0 and x = 8/17

Excluded Values: x = -4, x = 4

a) y = -3x +2

b) y = 1/2x -6

these 2 can be combined into one equation.

-3x +2 = .5x -6

8 = 3.5x

x = 8 / 3.5 = 2.2857142857

y = -3 * (8 / 3.5) +2

y = (-24 / 3.5) + 2

y = -4.8571428571

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