Answer:
1). 
2). 
Step-by-step explanation:
In this question we have to write the fractions in the factored form.
Rational expressions are
and
.
1).
Factored form of the denominator (x² - x - 12) = x² - 4x + 3x - 12
= x(x - 4) + 3(x - 4)
= (x + 3)(x - 4)
Therefore. 
2). 
Factored form of the denominator (x² - 16) = (x - 4)(x + 4)
[Since (a²- b²) = (a - b)(a + b)]
Therefore, 
Start at -9. Then go up 5, right 3.
Answer:
x = -13/5
Step-by-step explanation:
let x be the number
8x + 6 = 3x - 7
move variables to left and numbers to right
8x - 3x = - 7 -6
5x = -13
x = -13/5