SOLUTION: x2-x-6/x2-4=x-3/x-2 how do I get the solution?

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Question 195793: x2-x-6/x2-4=x-3/x-2 how do I get the solution?
Answer by vleith(2983) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Factor the numerator and the denominator, then cancel like values
%28x%5E2-x-6%29%2F%28x%5E2-4%29
%28%28x-3%29%28x%2B2%29%29+%2F+%28%28x-2%29%28x%2B2%29%29
%28x-3%29%2F%28x-2%29
For a nice tool to help you factor, use this --> http://72.3.253.76:8080/webMathematica3/quickmath/page.jsp?s1=algebra&s2=factor&s3=basic