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How do I simplify? x2 – 4 divided by x2 + 5x + 6. When working with Functions

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1 answer:

user100 [1]3 years ago

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Factor the numerator and the denominator to get

$\frac{(x+2)(x-2)}{(x+2)(x+3)}\\ \\ \text{The (x+2) terms cancel out leaving}\\ \\ \frac{x-2}{x+3}$

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