Question

If f(x)=2x^2−x−6 and g(x)=x^2−4, find f(x)÷g(x) .
I understand how to plug it in and what not and multiply, add, or subtract, but I cannot figure out how to divide the functions. Help?!??

Answer 1

Set it up first.

Answer 2

2x^2-x-6/x^2-4
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Answer 3

Right, now factor top and bottom.

Answer 4

\[\frac{ (x-3)(x+2) }{(x-4) (x-4) }\]

Answer 5

How do I simplify past that? multiply denom? @Luigi0210

Answer 6

You might wanna check your factoring.

Answer 7

the bottom or the top?

Answer 8

is the bottom factor x-2?

Answer 9

@Luigi0210

Answer 10

would the answer be 2x-3/x-2?

Answer 11

Yes, it would be, and sorry about that.

Answer 12

it's okay! thank you @Luigi0210