help simplifying this problem?

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help simplifying this problem?

2x^2 + x - 6
---------------
2x + 4

2007-07-09 12:53:38 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

3 answers

Factor the numerator and denominator:

(2x - 3) (x + 2)
----------------
2 (x + 2)

The (x + 2) cancels, leaving:

2x - 3
--------
2

which can be reduced further to :
x - 3/2

Good luck in your studies,
~ Mitch ~

2007-07-09 12:59:17 · answer #1 · answered by Mitch 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋

(2x-3)(x+2)
=========
2(x+2)

2x-3
------
2

2007-07-09 13:19:10 · answer #2 · answered by Dave aka Spider Monkey 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋

(2x - 3) (x + 2)
----------------
2 (x + 2)

The (x + 2) cancels, leaving:

2x - 3
--------
2

which can be reduced further to :
x - 3/2

Good luck in your studies,

2007-07-09 13:06:00 · answer #3 · answered by The Prophyt 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋