SOLUTION: How do I simplify this? 2x^2-32 __________ = x-4

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Question 454680: How do I simplify this?
2x^2-32
__________ =
x-4
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
How do I simplify this?
%282x%5E2-32%29%2F%28x-4%29
numerator, factor out 2
%282%28x%5E2-16%29%29%2F%28x-4%29
x^2-16 is the difference of squares, factors to:
%282%28x-4%29%28x%2B4%29%29%2F%28x-4%29
:
Cancel out (x-4), leaving:
2(x+4)