SOLUTION: Simplify the rational expression: x2 – 6x + 8 ----------- x2 – 4

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Question 74705: Simplify the rational expression:
x2 – 6x + 8
-----------
x2 – 4

Answer by Earlsdon(6294)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Simplify:
Factor the numerator and the denominator.
Cancel the (x-2) factors to leave:

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