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simplify (x-2)/(x^2-4)

Solution

simplify

\frac{x - 2}{x ^{2} - 4}

Solution

\frac{1}{x + 2}

Solution steps

\frac{x - 2}{x ^{2} - 4}

Factor

x^{2} - 4 : (x + 2) (x - 2)

= \frac{x - 2}{( x + 2 ) ( x - 2 )}

Cancel the common factor:

x - 2

= \frac{1}{x + 2}

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is (x-2)/(x^2-4) ?
The solution to (x-2)/(x^2-4) is 1/(x+2)