For questions 1–2, simplify the rational expression. State any restrictions on the variable.

Question

p^2-4p-32/p+4

(1 point)
Responses

a –p + 8; p ≠ –4

b p – 8; p ≠ –4

c –p – 8; p ≠ –4

d p + 8; p ≠ –4

Answer 1

b p – 8; p ≠ –4

Answer 2

q^2+11q+24/q^2-5q-24

(1 point)
Responses

q+8/q-8; q ≠ –3, q ≠ –8

-(9+8)/q-8; q ≠ 8

q+8/q-8; q ≠ –3, q ≠ 8

-(q+8)/q-8; q ≠ –3, q ≠ 8

Answer 3

q+8/q-8; q ≠ –3, q ≠ 8