SOLUTION: simplify the rational expression. x^2+4x-12 over x^2-6x+8

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Question 1037638: simplify the rational expression. x^2+4x-12 over x^2-6x+8
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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simplify the rational expression. x^2+4x-12 over x^2-6x+8
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Factor to get:
[(x+6)(x-2)]/[(x-4)(x-2)]
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= (x+6)/(x-4)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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