SOLUTION: How do you simplify this fraction?
2x^2 - 32
__________
x - 4
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Question 123036: How do you simplify this fraction?
2x^2 - 32
__________
x - 4
Answer by rapaljer(4671) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Now, to solve YOUR problem, factor the numerator, by first taking out a common factor of 2.
Next, you have a difference of two squares, which factors:
Finally, divide out the x-4 factors:
R^2
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