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simplify (x^2-2x-8)/(x-4)

Solution

simplify

\frac{x ^{2} - 2 x - 8}{x - 4}

Solution

x + 2

Solution steps

\frac{x ^{2} - 2 x - 8}{x - 4}

Factor

x^{2} - 2 x - 8 : (x + 2) (x - 4)

= \frac{( x + 2 ) ( x - 4 )}{x - 4}

Cancel the common factor:

x - 4

= x + 2

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is (x^2-2x-8)/(x-4) ?
The solution to (x^2-2x-8)/(x-4) is x+2