SOLUTION: simplify the rational expression x2 – 6x + 8 ----------- - x2 – 4 please help I need one good example to make sure I am doing this right.

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Question 75891: simplify the rational expression
x2 – 6x + 8
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x2 – 4
please help I need one good example to make sure I am doing this right.

Answer by checkley75(3666)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(X^2-6X+8)/(X^2-4)
(X-4)(X-2)/(X+2)(X-2) CANCEL OUT THE (X-2) FACTORS
(X-4)/(X+2)

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