SOLUTION: Reduce the rational expression (please show steps) {{{(x^2-4x)/(x^2-x-12)}}}

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Question 300489: Reduce the rational expression (please show steps)

Answer by nerdybill(7384)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Starting with:

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Factor numerator and denominator:

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Cancel like-terms:


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