Question 450587: x squared minus x minus 6
divided by
x squared minus 4
we have the answer, but want to know why? thanks Answer by rwm(914) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! You have to learn how to write math
x squared is written x^2minus is written -
divided by is written /
(x^2-x-6)/(x^2-4)
So what is the answer you have?
I can't tell you why your answer is right or wrong unless I know what your answer is. It might be in a different form from what I have.
You should factor
(x^2-x-6)
and factor
(x^2-4)
both have a factor of (x+2)
so that leaves.
(x-3)/(x-2)
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