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

Solution

simplify

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

Solution

\frac{1}{x + 6}

Solution steps

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

Factor

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

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

Cancel the common factor:

x - 2

= \frac{1}{x + 6}

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is (x-2)/(x^2+4x-12) ?
The solution to (x-2)/(x^2+4x-12) is 1/(x+6)