SOLUTION: Intermediate Algebra: Rational Expressions For all r≠ ± 2, r^2 - 5r + 6 / r^2 - 4 = ? Can you give me a really detailed explanation of how you get the answer? Thanks!

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For all r≠ ± 2, r^2 - 5r + 6 / r^2 - 4 = ?
Can you give me a really detailed explanation of how you get the answer? Thanks!

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given expression.


Factor to get .


Factor to get .


Highlight the common terms.


Cancel out the common terms.


Simplify.


So simplifies to .


In other words, where or

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