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simplify (x^2-4x-12)/(x+2)

Solution

simplify

\frac{x ^{2} - 4 x - 12}{x + 2}

Solution

x - 6

Solution steps

\frac{x ^{2} - 4 x - 12}{x + 2}

Factor

x^{2} - 4 x - 12 : (x + 2) (x - 6)

= \frac{( x + 2 ) ( x - 6 )}{x + 2}

Cancel the common factor:

x + 2

= x - 6

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is (x^2-4x-12)/(x+2) ?
The solution to (x^2-4x-12)/(x+2) is x-6