You can determine the root of the equation by multiple methods. However, that answer is correct. The root is -2.
Step-by-step explanation:
A root is where the graph crosses the x-axis. One trick I use to see if it is a root is by taking the numerator and plugging in the number for x. For example, , and take the -2 and plug it in for x. The numerator would cancel out because -2 + 2 = 0. That is the way you can determine if it is a root or not.
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