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simplify (2x+8)/(x^2-16)

Solution

simplify

\frac{2 x + 8}{x ^{2} - 16}

Solution

\frac{2}{x - 4}

Solution steps

\frac{2 x + 8}{x ^{2} - 16}

Factor

2 x + 8 : 2 (x + 4)

= \frac{2 ( x + 4 )}{x ^{2} - 16}

Factor

x^{2} - 16 : (x + 4) (x - 4)

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

Cancel the common factor:

x + 4

= \frac{2}{x - 4}

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is (2x+8)/(x^2-16) ?
The solution to (2x+8)/(x^2-16) is 2/(x-4)