SOLUTION: How would I multiply and write in lowest terms x^2/x^2-4 * x+2/x

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Question 945751: How would I multiply and write in lowest terms
x^2/x^2-4 * x+2/x
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x%5E2%2F%28%28x%5E2-4%29%29 * %28%28x%2B2%29%29%2Fx
the first denominator is the difference of squares, factors to
x%5E2%2F%28%28x-2%29%28x%2B2%29%29 * %28%28x%2B2%29%29%2Fx
Cancel (x+2)
x%5E2%2F%28%28x-2%29%29 * 1%2Fx
Cancel x into x^2
x%2F%28%28x-2%29%29 is lowest terms