SOLUTION: Simplify the rational expression. {{{(x^2-4)/(2+x)}}} thanks.

SOLUTION: Simplify the rational expression. {{{(x^2-4)/(2+x)}}} thanks.

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Question 425957: Simplify the rational expression.

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

We rewrite the numerator as:

Factoring the numerator (difference of squares):

Canceling terms leaves:

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