SOLUTION: If X>2, then (X^2-X-6)/(X^2-4)= ? I'm told the answer is (X-3)/(X-2) but I can't figure out HOW! PLEASE show step-by-step how they came up with that.

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Question 265762: If X>2, then (X^2-X-6)/(X^2-4)= ?
I'm told the answer is (X-3)/(X-2) but I can't figure out HOW! PLEASE show step-by-step how they came up with that.

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(X^2-X-6)/(X^2-4)= ?
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= (x-3)*(x+2)/((x-2)*(x+2))
Cancel the x+2 terms
= (x-3)/(x-2)