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Question 170497: Choose values of x to show that 2x^2-32/x-4 does not simplify to 2x-8. Then, simplify it correctly.
I simplified it and got that the correct answer is 2x+8. I do not know how to choose values of x to show that 2x-8 is incorrect.
Thank you for any help you can provide.
: Choose values of x to show that 2x^2-32/x-4 does not simplify to 2x-8. Then, simplify it correctly.
I simplified it and got that the correct answer is 2x+8. I do not know how to choose values of x to show that 2x-8 is incorrect.
Thank you for any help you can provide.

Answer by stanbon(19705) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Choose values of x to show that 2x^2-32/x-4 does not simplify to 2x-8.
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Assume [2x^2-32/x-4] = [2x-8]
Test x = 0
You get [(0-32)/(0-4)] = [0-8]
or [-32/-4] = [-8]
or 8 = -8 , which is wrong.
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This shows that the assumed equality is not true.
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Cheers,
Stan H.