SOLUTION: Sorry if this is not the right topic; I don't know enough to identify the type of problem. (x squared minus x minus 6)/(x squared minus4) If you can show steps for solving this, I

Question 304125: Sorry if this is not the right topic; I don't know enough to identify the type of problem. (x squared minus x minus 6)/(x squared minus4) If you can show steps for solving this, I would be most grateful, thanks!
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(x squared minus x minus 6)/(x squared minus4)
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You don't have an equation so you cannot "solve" it.
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You can factor it:
(x^2-x-6)/(x^2-4)
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= [(x-3)(x+2)]/[(x-2)(x+2)]
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You reduce the fraction:
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= (x-3)/(x-2)
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cheers,
Stan H.
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