SOLUTION: Write the rational expression in simplest form: 3x^2-5x-2/x^2-4

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Question 666435: Write the rational expression in simplest form:
3x^2-5x-2/x^2-4
Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) About Me  (Show Source):
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Factor the numerator and denominator
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3x%5E2+-+5x+-+2
highlight%28%283x%2B1%29%28x-2%29%29
Check with FOIL Check
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x%5E2+-+4
highlight%28%28x%2B2%29%28x-2%29%29
Check with FOIL Check
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Yielding
%28%283x%2B1%29%2A%28cross%28x-2%29%29%29%2F%28%28x%2B2%29%2A%28cross%28x-2%29%29%29 = highlight_green%28%283x%2B1%29%2F%28x%2B2%29%29
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