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Note that both the numerator and denominator factorize and that they then have a common factor which can then be cancelled.
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\n \n \n \nInput all numbers as integers or fractions and not as decimals.
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\n\\[A=\\simplify[std]{({m} * x ^ 4 + {m -(p * q)} * x ^ 2 + {( -p) * q}) / (x ^ 4 + {1 + n} * x ^ 2 + {n})}\\]
\nYour answer should be as a single algebraic fraction in its lowest form.
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\nSimplify $\\displaystyle \\frac{ax^4+bx^2+c}{a_1x^4+b_1x^2+c_1}$ by cancelling a a common degree 2 factor.
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