SOLUTION: Can youi help me with this problem? I am trying to simplify this rational expression: x^3-8/4-x^2

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Question 971305: Can youi help me with this problem? I am trying to simplify this rational expression:
x^3-8/4-x^2
Answer by rothauserc(4718) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(x^3 - 8) / (4 - x^2) = ((x - 2) * (x^2 +2x + 4)) / (-(x+2)*(x-2)) =
(x^2 +2x + 4) / (-(x+2))