SOLUTION: hi,I would like help with this equation, {{{a^2+4a-12}}}/{{{a^2+2a-8}}}

Question 310389: hi,I would like help with this equation, /
Answer by PRMath(133) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

First you have to factor the numerator and the denominator, like this:

Now look at this:

See how those two highlighted terms can cancel each other out? Then you are left with your answer, which is:

I hope this is helpful but for more examples of this type of problem, check out my YouTube videos. Just do a search on YouTube for PRMathChicago. When you find my name, there are a few videos there that show and explain this type of work in more detail.

Good luck! :-)
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