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

Solution

simplify

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

Solution

\frac{x - 2}{2}

Solution steps

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

Factor

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

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

Factor

2 x + 4 : 2 (x + 2)

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

Cancel the common factor:

x + 2

= \frac{x - 2}{2}

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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